The main objective of the Department of Electrical Inspectorate is to ensure that all electrical installations in the State of Himachal Pradesh are installed and maintained as per the relevant Safety Codes prescribed under Indian Standards and Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) regulations, 2023 amended up to date. This is being strictly carried out with a specific intention of minimizing the danger to human beings and animals in particular and damage to the property in general. The Department is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the safety requirements in Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Utilization of electrical power. This is achieved by proper administration and effective implementation of the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and regulations made there under H.P. Cinema (Regulation) Rules 1979, H.P. Electricity (Duty) Act, 2009 and Rules made thereunder and also the various standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
