Services of Electrical Licensing Board is provided by the Inspectorate of Electricity, details are mentioned below:
- Approval of electrical installations and apparatus of voltage exceeding 650 volts under regulation 43 of the Regulations for energizing.
- Inspection of generating sets of capacity of 20 KW and above under regulation 32 of the Regulations for commissioning.
- Inspection and approval of electrical installations in a multistoried building of more than 15 meters in height having connected load of 20KW and voltage 440 volts and above as required under regulation 36 of the Regulations for energizing.
- To grant Certificate of Competency to electrical Supervisors, Workmen Permits and electrical Contractor’s license as required by regulation 29 of the Regulations.
- To inquire into the cause of electrical accidents as and when directed by the Government as required under Section 161 (2) of the Electricity Act 2003.
- Enforcement of the electrical safety provisions under the Assam Cinema (Regulation) Rules 1960 to issue Safety Certificates to Cinema halls and issue license to Cinema operators.
- Enforcement of the Assam Lifts and Escalators Rules, 2010 to grant permission and issue license to use lifts and escalators in the State.
- To co-ordinate, regulate and enforce provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 as the State Designated Agency within the State.
