Installation and Use of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

(a) (i) Every Member shall be entitled to install a private Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facility for charging an electric vehicle at the parking space lawfully allotted to or otherwise lawfully available for use by such Member, subject to the provisions of the Act, the Rules, these Bye-laws and the applicable laws, Government directions and technical standards.

(b) (ii) Installation of a private EV charging facility shall not require the approval of the General Body. Upon receipt of a complete application complying with the prescribed requirements, the Society shall issue the required No Objection Certificate or permission, wherever required, within the period prescribed by the Government and shall not withhold or refuse the same except for reasons relating to non-compliance with applicable law, safety standards or these Bye-laws.

(c) (iii) Every application shall be accompanied by—

(i) (a) details of the parking space;

(ii) (b) specifications of the charging equipment;

(iii) (c) details of the electrical load and source of supply;

(iv) (d) layout of cabling and electrical installation, wherever required;

(v) (e) an undertaking to comply with all applicable electrical, fire safety and statutory requirements; and

(vi) (f) such other information or documents as may be prescribed by the Government or reasonably required by the Society for verifying compliance with law.

(d) (iv) The entire cost of electrical load augmentation, dedicated meter, cabling, charging equipment, installation, civil works, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repairs, replacement, electricity consumption, statutory approvals and removal, wherever required, shall be borne solely by the Member.

(e) (v) Every installation shall be carried out only through a licensed electrical contractor using approved equipment and shall comply with all applicable technical, electrical, structural and fire safety standards prescribed by law and by the competent authorities from time to time.

(f) (vi) No installation shall—

(i) (a) obstruct any common area, internal road, fire exit or emergency access;

(ii) (b) adversely affect the structural stability of the building;

(iii) (c) interfere with common electrical installations or essential services;

(iv) (d) create any electrical, fire or public safety hazard; or

(v) (e) cause nuisance, inconvenience or damage to the Society or any Member.

(g) (vii) The Society may, after reasonable notice, inspect the installation only for the purpose of verifying compliance with applicable safety standards and these Bye-laws. The Member shall promptly rectify any defect or unsafe condition pointed out by the Society or any competent authority.

(h) (viii) Where the installation poses an immediate danger to life or property, or where the Member fails to rectify any material defect within the time specified after notice, the Society may suspend or disconnect the charging facility by a reasoned order, without prejudice to any other action permissible under law.

(i) (ix) The Society may establish common EV charging infrastructure for the benefit of Members and may recover electricity charges, user charges and maintenance charges in accordance with the Act, the Rules, these Bye-laws and Government directions.

(j) (x) The Society shall not be liable for any loss, damage, malfunction, fire, theft, accident or electrical fault arising from any private EV charging installation except to the extent such loss is directly attributable to the negligence or wilful act of the Society.

(k) (xi) Every Member installing a private EV charging facility shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Society against all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses arising out of such installation or its use.

(l) (xii) The Committee may prescribe standard application forms, technical checklists and operating procedures consistent with the Act, the Rules, these Bye-laws and Government directions, but shall not impose any condition which is inconsistent with or more restrictive than the applicable law or Government directions.