Updated on November 11, 2025 01:25:42 PM
CEIG approval is mandatory and crucial qualification approval for all high-voltage electrical installations to conform to certain safety standards and legal requisites. CEIG approval is issued from the Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government (CEIG), and is required for projects like captive power plants, solar power plants, wind power plants, transformers, and extra high voltage overhead lines. CEIG approval is also necessary for installations that surpass certain capacities that differ from one state to another. CEIG approval entails power sanction from DISCOM, Schematic approval and inspections under the Central Electricity Act, of 2010. CEIG approval guarantees the operation and use of machines and plants free of hazards to human beings, animals and property. Our experts at Professional Utilities provide the best guidance to get CEIG approval hassle-free.
CEIG approval or Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government approval is a prerequisite before the implementation of high voltage electrical installations to support safety and conformity. CEIG approval applies to different types of projects such as captive power plants, solar power plants, wind power plants and transformers where the connected capacity of the project exceeds certain thresholds, which is state specific. Regarding net metering systems, CEIG approval is required for projects having a generation capacity of more than 10 KW. The subsequent stages include granting power sanction by DISCOM, getting installation schematic approval, and passing through inspections under the Central Electricity Area Regulations 2010. CEIG approval ensures compliance with safety measures to avert loss of life, livestock, property, and legal electric activities.
CEIG approval offers several key benefits that ensure the safety and reliability of electrical installations, some of which are:
To obtain CEIG approval for high-voltage electrical installations, the following documents must be submitted along with the application:
To obtain CEIG approval for electrical installation with high voltage, the following process is to be completed while assuring compliance, safety, and functionality of the installation.
The CEIG approval process is managed at the state level, so there may be slight distinctions in the fee structure and the time required for approval across different states. Usually, no application fee application is required for CEIG approval and the process generally takes 30 days from the time it was submitted provided all the necessary documents and compliance standards are met. However there are particular guidelines and timeframes for CEIG approval that may be followed in a particular state.
Note: Professional fees charged for CEIG Approval is Rs 50,000, exclusive of GST.
Failure to obtain CEIG approval for high-voltage electrical installation is likely to cause several problems and penalties as shown below. These include:
Conclusion
CEIG approval is an essential for meeting requirements of safety and compliance with legislative norms as well as for increasing the efficiency of HV electrical installations. CEIG approval maintains compliance with the safety standards and also addresses possible life, property and the environment hazards. This implies that if a business ventures into implementing its strategies without CEIG approval, it is likely to suffer legal consequences, operational interferences and even dangers to people’s safety. The process of CEIG approval includes requesting for documents, application submission, inspection and certification to show compliance with regulatory requirements. CEIG approval directly impacts the effectiveness for electrical projects and the longevity of such networks, especially ones installing renewable energy sources and other extensive applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CEIG approval is obligatory for any electrical works of high voltage nature like captive power plants and solar power plants, wind power plants, transformers etc. It guarantees safety and discourages the likelihood of incidence that endangers the lives of people, animals as well as property.
CEIG approval confirms legal compliance, safeguards consumers and identifies possible hazards in compliance and also increases the durability of electrical works and provides an interface to the grid for renewable energy projects.
To get the CEIG approval, you should first seek for power sanction from DISCOM, prepare the installation schematic along with your application and submit to the Electrical Inspectorate. Once the check is made by CEIG, approval will be given for installation if it is in compliance with safety measures.
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