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The Central Government appoints four officers of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) as Electrical Inspectors for CMRL, exercising powers under sub-section (1) of section 162 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

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The Ministry of Power, through Notification S.O. 3908(E) dated August 26, 2025, announces the appointment of four officers from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) as Electrical Inspectors for CMRL. This appointment is made by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 162 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), read with the Qualifications, Powers and Functions of Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspectors Rules, 2006, which were notified on August 17, 2006, and amended on May 16, 2016. The appointed officers are Thiru B Gopinath Mallya (Chief Advisor(Operations and Maintenance)), S.K. Natarajan (Advisor (E&M)), Balamurugan C (Additional General Manager (Rolling Stock)), and M. Anburajan (Joint General Manager(PS&OHE), CMRL). Their tenure as Electrical Inspectors begins from the notification date and continues till their tenure in CMRL or till further orders, whichever is earlier, provided they fulfill the specified qualifications and conditions. These officers will perform their functions concerning electrical works, installations, and electrical rolling stock within CMRL's operational areas, adhering to the procedures outlined in the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010. A key condition is that they shall not act as Electrical Inspectors for any work or installation for which they are responsible for execution or maintenance, and they must complete any training deemed necessary by the Central Government. The notification is signed by SRIKANT NAGULAPALLI, Addl. Secy.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-27082025-265729 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3803] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025/BHADRA 4, 1947 MINISTRY OF POWER NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 26th August, 2025 S.O. 3908(E). In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of section 162 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) read with Qualifications, Powers and Functions of Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspectors Rules, 2006 (hereinafter called the said Rules), notified on 17.08.2006 and as amended on 16.05.2016, the Central Government hereby appoints the following officers of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) as Electrical Inspector for Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) from the date of this Notification till their tenure in CMRL or till further orders, whichever is earlier, subject to fulfillment of the qualifications and conditions mentioned in the said Rules:- | S. No. | Name (Shri) | Designation | Qualification | Proposed for appointments as | | :----- | :------------------- | :---------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | 1 | Thiru B Gopinath Mallya | Chief Advisor(Operations and Maintenance) | B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) | Electrical Inspector | | 2 | S.K. Natarajan | Advisor (E&M) | AMIE (Electrical Engineering) ME (Power System), C-License Holder, Certified Energy Auditor | Electrical Inspector | | 3 | Balamurugan C | Additional General Manager (Rolling Stock) | DEEE (Electrical & Electronics), BE (Electrical & Electronics), ME (Power Systems), MBA (Marketing), Certified IPMA Level B-Senior Project Manager, FIE & C.Eng.(I) | Electrical Inspector | | 4 | M. Anburajan | Joint General Manager(PS&OHE), CMRL | B.E(EEE) | Electrical Inspector | The above mentioned officers shall exercise the powers and perform their functions in respect of electrical works, electrical installations and electrical rolling stock in operation within the areas occupied by CMRL in respect of work and electrical installations under the control of CMRL/belonging to CMRL as per the procedure laid down in Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010, as amended from time to time. It shall be ensured that above mentioned officers shall not function as Electrical Inspector in respect of any electrical work or installation, for which, execution or maintenance is their responsibility. The officers appointed as Electrical Inspector shall undergo such training as the Central Government may consider necessary for the purpose and such training shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Government. [F. No. 42/2/2025-R&R-II ] SRIKANT NAGULAPALLI, Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA YADAVA Date: 2025.08.27 11:58:54 +05'30'

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