Competent Authority

  • Tamil Nadu Electrical Inspectorate (TNEI)

Stage

  • Pre – Operation

Approving Authority

  • Upto 630 kVA – Electrical Inspector
  • 630 – 2500 kVA – Senior Electrical Inspector
  • Above 2500 kVA – Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government

Procedure & Documents Required

  • Letter requesting issue of Safety Certificate (in Applicant’s Letter Head).
    • Contractor's work completion report as per IS 732: 1989.
      • Copy of appointment order of SCC holder.
        • Copy of consent letter from SCC holder.
          • Item wise compliance report as stipulated in the drawing scrutiny report, if any.

          Applicant to make the necessary online payment and submit form on the Single Window Portal.

          • Applicant to submit the following original documents, if applicable, along with the application reference number to the respective TNEI Office by Speed Post:
            • Test certificate of E.H.V / H.V / cable/equipment manufacturer
            • Invoice of H.T. cable.
            • Document (if any) raised in the drawing scrutiny report.
          • TNEI Officer confirms receipt of hard copies by speed post.
          • TNEI Officer shall communicate queries, if any, to the applicant within 7 days of receiving documents.
          • Notice for Inspection along with inspection date and time will be communicated via e-mail and SMS to the applicant.
          • TNEI officer will inspect applicant’s premise and issue a Defect Report, if applicable to the applicant online.
          • Applicant shall address defects and upload a Rectification Report, if applicable online addressing all the defects mentioned.
          • TNEI officer shall review the Rectification Report and issue the Safety Certificate online on the Single Window portal

          Process Time

          • 7 days

          Process Fees

          • Based on Equipment