SOLUTION

According to the Indian electricity rule 1956

• The supplier shall ensure that all electric supply lines, wires, fittings, and apparatus belonging to him or under his control, which are on a consumer’s premises, are in a safe condition and in all respects fit for supplying energy the supplier shall take due precautions to avoid danger arising on-premises from such supply lines, wires, fittings, and apparatus.
• Service lines placed by the supplier on the premises of a consumer which are underground or which are accessible shall be so insulated and protected by the supplier as to be secured under all ordinary conditions mechanical, chemical, or other injuries to the insulate.
• The consumer shall, as far as circumstances permit, take precautions for the safe custody of the equipment on his premises belonging to the supplier.
• The consumer shall also ensure that the installation under his control is maintained in a safe condition.