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(1) The distribution licensee shall prepare a plan for adoption of new technologies in metering such as pre-payment meters, time of the day meters (ToD), smart meters and automatic remote meter reading system through appropriate communication system and implement the same with the approval of the Commission. (2) Such meters shall conform to the technical requirements as specified by the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006, as amended from time to time: Provided that, the licensee may, after obtaining approval from the Commission, include in the service connection agreement, the necessary special conditions to suit the special metering system: Provided further that when pre-payment meters are used to supply power, security for electricity charge shall not be collected and that the consumers shall be eligible for a rebate as approved by the Commission for making the pre-payment.