GAIL (India) Limited MECON LIMITED

deducted from the running account bills.However, the Employer does not guarantee the supply of water and thisdoes not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility in making his ownarrangement and for the timely completion of the various works asstipulated.2.4 Power Supply:2.4.1 Subject to availability, EMPLOYER will supply power at 400/440 V atonly one point at the nearest sub-station, from where theCONTRACTOR will make his own arrangement for temporarydistribution. The point of supply will not be more than 500 m awayfrom the CONTRACTOR'S premises. All the works will be done as perthe applicable regulations and passed by theENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. The temporary line will be removedforthwith after the completion of work or if there is any hindrancecaused to the other works due to the alignment of these lines, theCONTRACTOR will re-route or remove the temporary lines at his owncost. The CONTRACTOR at his cost will also provide suitable electricmeters, fuses, switches, etc. for purposes of payment to theEMPLOYER which should be in the custody and control of theEMPLOYER. The cost of power supply shall be payable to theEMPLOYER every month for Construction Works power which wouldbe deducted from the running account bills. The EMPLOYER shallnot, however, guarantee the supply of electricity nor have any liabilityin respect thereof. No claim for compensation for any failure or shortsupply of electricity will be admissible.2.4.2 It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to provide andmaintain the complete installation on the load side of the supply withdue regard to safety requirement at site. All cabling, equipment,installations etc. shall comply in all respects with the latest statutoryrequirements and safety provisions i.e., as per the Central/StateElectricity Acts and Rules etc. The CONTRACTOR will ensure that hisequipment and Electrical Wiring etc., are installed, modified,maintained by a licensed Electrician/Supervisor. A test certificate is tobe produced to the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE for his approval, beforepower is made available.2.4.3 At all times, IEA regulations shall be followed failing which theEMPLOYER has a right to disconnect the power supply without anyreference to the CONTRACTOR. No claim shall be entertained forsuch disconnection by the ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE. Power supplywill be reconnected only after production of fresh certificate fromauthorized electrical supervisors.2.4.4 The EMPLOYER is not liable for any loss or damage to theCONTRACTOR's equipment as a result of variation in voltage orfrequency or interruption in power supply or other loss to theCONTRACTOR arising therefrom.2.4.5 The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the Electrical equipmentinstalled by him are such that average power factors does not fallbelow 0.90 at his premises. In case power factor falls below 0.90 inany month, he will reimburse to the EMPLOYER at the penal ratedetermined by the EMPLOYER for all units consumed during themonth.2.4.6 The power supply required for CONTRACTOR's colony near the plant