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(1) It shall be obligatory for all consumers to restrict the harmonics dumped by them to the levels stipulated by the IEEE STD 519-1992, and also the standards as may be specified by Central Electricity Authority in accordance with Section 53 of the Act: Provided that IEEE Standard shall be applicable only till Indian Standards are specified by authorities such as Bureau of Indian Standards and Central Electricity Authority. (2) If the licensee detects that the system of consumer is generating harmonics above the permissible limits, the licensee may require the consumer, to take such effective measures within a reasonable time period, which shall not be less than six months, to control harmonics of his installation in accordance with sub-regulation (1) above. (3) Failure to comply with this regulation may attract penal charges, if any, as determined by the Commission and if in the opinion of the licensee, the high harmonics dumping by a consumer is detrimental to other consumers or to the distribution system, the supply to such erring consumers may be disconnected with due notice: Provided that the supply shall be reconnected as soon as effective measures are taken to comply with this regulation.