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(1) The net meter shall be installed at the interconnection point of the prosumer with the net work of the distribution licensee. (2) All meters installed shall comply with the CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and subsequent amendments thereof. Provided that, consumers having ABT compliant meters with net metering facility shall not be required to install additional Net meter. (3) The distribution licensee shall make available correct Net meter and Renewable energy meter to the eligible consumer who proposes to install a renewable energy system in his premises. Provided that, if the eligible consumer elects to purchase the said meter(s), he may procure and present them to the distribution licensee for testing and installation. Provided further that, the licensee shall complete the testing and installation of the renewable energy meter and the net meter purchased by the eligible consumer, within a period of 14 calendar days from the date of presentation of such meters for testing. (4) The distribution licensee shall undertake the testing of meters before installation to ensure accuracy of the meter. The meter(s) shall be jointly inspected by both the eligible consumer and the distribution licensee, and shall be sealed by the distribution licensee. Provided that, the meters shall be tested, installed and sealed by the distribution licensee in accordance with the provisions of Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006, as amended from time to time, and also as per the procedure specified in the Electricity Supply Code. (5) The licensee may collect from the eligible consumer, the security deposit and rent for the renewable energy meter and net meter, if provided by the licensee, at the rates approved by the Commission from time to time. (6) The distribution licensee, shall within three months of the date of notification of these Regulations, modify its existing billing infrastructure to facilitate the metering arrangements as envisaged under these Regulations.