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CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch) — documents, timeline & process
R4 · Electrical safety (build stage) · ~45 days (indicative)
Safety sign-off on your electrical installation in three touches: drawings approved before you build, physical inspection after you build, and charging permission before you energise.
Drawings/SLD submission → scrutiny + fee → construction → pre-commissioning tests → EI site inspection → charging/energisation permission.
Solar PV (ground-mounted)WindHybrid (solar + wind)Standalone BESSSolar PV (rooftop)Transmission line
Statutory basis & authority
| Statutory basis | ss. 53/162 Electricity Act 2003; CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations 2023 (in force 15-Jun-2023) |
|---|---|
| Authority | State CEIG for intra-state installations |
| Department | State CEIG (Chief Electrical Inspector) |
| Indicative timeline | ~45 days (verify with the authority) |
| Fees | State-notified schedules (per kVA/transformer/bay) |
Documents required
- SLDs + layout/earthing/protection drawings
- Equipment type-test certificates
- Licensed contractor + supervisor certificates
- Pre-commissioning test reports (IR, earth resistance, relay settings)
When is this required?
- Rooftop solar compact set: Project type: Solar PV (rooftop)
- CEIG — always for electrical installations: Project type: Solar PV (ground-mounted) / Wind / Hybrid (solar + wind) / Standalone BESS / Transmission line
State-specific notes
Maharashtra
States: Maharashtra
Authority: Chief Electrical Inspector, Industries/Energy & Labour Department, Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh ⚑
States: Madhya Pradesh
Authority: Chief Engineer (Electrical Safety) & CEI, GoMP (cei.mp.gov.in)
Andhra Pradesh ⚑
States: Andhra Pradesh
Authority: AP Chief Electrical Inspectorate (ceigap.in / apceig.in)
Tamil Nadu ⚑
States: Tamil Nadu
Authority: Tamil Nadu Electrical Inspectorate (tnei.tn.gov.in) via TNSWP
Solarian expert note
Drawing resubmissions and inspector scheduling drive the timeline; self-certification applies below state-notified thresholds ⚑ verify per state. Nothing >650 V gets energised without it.
Frequently asked questions
What is CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch)?
Safety sign-off on your electrical installation in three touches: drawings approved before you build, physical inspection after you build, and charging permission before you energise.
How long does CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch) take?
Around 45 days as an indicative planning figure. Actual timelines vary by authority workload and application quality — verify with the concerned authority.
Which authority grants CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch)?
State CEIG for intra-state installations. Department: State CEIG (Chief Electrical Inspector).
What documents are required for CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch)?
SLDs + layout/earthing/protection drawings; Equipment type-test certificates; Licensed contractor + supervisor certificates; Pre-commissioning test reports (IR, earth resistance, relay settings).
When is CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch) required?
Project type: Solar PV (rooftop). Project type: Solar PV (ground-mounted) / Wind / Hybrid (solar + wind) / Standalone BESS / Transmission line.
Related approvals in this phase
- Pollution consent / SPCB intimation (CTE/CTO)
- Fire NOC (substations, control rooms, BESS)
- Structural stability certificate (rooftop)
See also: all approvals · glossary of terms · state roadmaps
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Indicative guidance from the RegNav knowledge base, expert-verified by Solarian. Not legal advice — always verify with the concerned authority.