The office of Chief Electrical Inspector (Punjab Electrical Inspectorate) is under the administrative control of Principal Secretary to Govt. of Punjab (Power Department) and is headed by Chief Electrical Inspector.
The Department is responsible for the administration and implementation of Electricity Act, 2003 and Rules and Regulations made thereunder, Punjab Electricity (Duty) Act, 2005 and Rules, 1958 and the Punjab Cinemas (Regulations)Act and Rules, 1952.