Form of H.T. Agreement 1. Agreement executed this day of_________________19__ , by_________________ for themselves/himself/itself and for their/his/its/hers assigns and successors in favour of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board a statutory corporation constituted under Section 5 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 and its successors and assigns herein after called the Board. 2. SUPPLY OF POWER:- 3. I/we the above mentioned have requested the Board to supply electricity at specified voltage of supply as per tariffs for the purpose of_______________________________________________________________and the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board agreed to afford such supply on the terms and conditions notified by them from time to time under section.49 of the Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948 and those hereinafter mentioned. 4. LOAD/MAXIMUM DEMAND:- 5. I/we agree to take from the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board Electric Power for a maximum load not exceeding___________KVA which shall be taken to be my/our contracted demand for our exclusive use for the purposes above mentioned, at our Mills/Factory/premises situated at_______________________________My/our contracted load shall be___________HP__________and/or___________KW. I/we shall not effect any change in the maximum demand or contracted load. 6. RE-SALE OF ELECTRIC POWER :- I/we undertake that, I/we shall not sell electrical energy obtained under this agreement without the sanction in writing of the Board. 7. OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT OF ACTS, AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY:- I/we further undertake to comply with all the requirements of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, the Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948, the Rules thereunder, provisions of the tariffs scale of Miscellaneous and General charges and the terms and conditions of supply prescribed by the Board from time to time and agree not to dispute the same. 8. DATE OF COMING INTO FORCE OF THE AGREEMENT:- I/we shall begin/take electrical energy from the Board under the conditions of this contract within three months, from the date of issue of intimation in writing to me/us by the officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board that supply of Electrical energy is available. The provisions of this agreement shall be deemed to come into force from the date of commencement of supply of energy or the date of expiry of three months notice above referred to whichever is earlier. 9. PERIOD OF AGREEMENT:- I/We undertake to avail supply for a minimum period of 5 years from the date this agreement comes into force. 10. DETERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT:- I/we shall be at liberty to determine the contract by giving in writing three months notice expressing such intention at any time after the period of two years. I/we agree that the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board may terminate this contract at any time giving one week's notice if, I/we violate the terms of this agreement or the terms and conditions of supply notified by the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board from time to time or the provisions of any law touching this agreement including the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and Rules thereunder. This agreement shall remain in force until it is terminated as above indicated. In computing the periods of 5 years and 2 years referred to above the period or periods for which the annual minimum guarantee has or have been waived or reduced shall be excluded. 11. OBLIGATION OF CONSUMER TO PAY ALL CHARGES LEVIED BY BOARD:- From the date this agreement comes into force I/we shall be bound by and shall pay the Board maximum demand charges, energy charges, surcharges, meter rents and other charges, if any, in accordance with the tariffs applicable and the terms and conditions of supply prescribed by the Board from time to time for the particular class of consumers to which I/we belong. 12. BOARD'S RIGHT TO VARY TERMS OF AGREEMENT:- I/we agree that the Board shall have the unilateral right to vary, from time to time, tariffs, scale of general and miscellaneous charges and the terms and conditions of supply under this agreement by special or general proceedings. In particular, the Board shall have the right to enhance the rates chargeable for supply of electricity according to exigencies. 13. MONTHLY MINIMUM CHARGES:- I/we shall pay minimum charges every month as prescribed in tariff, and terms and conditions of supply even if no electricity is consumed for any reason whatsoever and also if the charges for electricity actually consumed are less than the minimum charges. The minimum charges shall also be payable by me/us even if electricity is not consumed because supply has been disconnected by the Board because of non-payment of electricity charges, pilferage or other malpractices or for any other valid reason. 14. SPECIAL ANNUAL MINIMUM GUARANTEE:- In consideration of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board making arrangements for supplying electrical energy to me/us, I/we agree with effect from the date of commencement of this agreement for the period of____________years to guarantee a minimum payment Rs___________(Rupees________________________________________________________) every year towards demand and energy charges only, exclusive of payments towards surcharge, meter rents or other payments by whatever name they may be called. If the amounts actually paid towards demand energy charges during any year fall short of the guaranteed minimum, the amount of deficit shall be deemed to be an arrears of electricity charges and recovered accordingly. 15. I/we hereby agree that if I/we, am/are found indulging in theft of energy or any malpractice in respect of se of electrical energy I/we shall pay additional charges as may be levied by the Board. I/we also agree that insuch an event the Board shall in addition to levy of the additional charges have right to disconnect supply of electricity to my/our premises for such period as may be decided by the Board. Signature of the Consumer. Date:___________________ Signed by the consumer in my presence. Signature Name and address Date:___________________ Signature Name and Address Date:___________________
