The main objective of the dept. of Electrical Inspectorate is to ensure that all electrical installations in the state of Karnataka are installed and maintained as per the relevant Safety Codes and Standards. This is being strictly carried out with a specific intention of minimising the danger to human beings, animal life in particular and damage to the property in general. The Department is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the safety requirements in Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Utilisation of electrical power.

This is achieved by proper administering and effective implementation of the provisions of the Indian Electricity Rules 1956, Electricity Act 2003, Karnataka Lift Act 1974 and Lift Rules 1976, Karnataka Cinematograph Act 1964 and Rules 1971, Karnataka (Licensing of Electrical Contractors and grant of Certificates and Permits to Electrical supervisor and Wiremen) Rules 1976 and The Karnataka Exhibition of Films On Television Screen Through Video Cassette Recorder Or Laser Disc (Regulation) Rules, 1984.

This Department is also entrusted with the supervision, accounting and collection of tax on electricity consumption from different electricity consumers through Supplier/Licensee and Distribution Companies as per Karnataka Electricity (Taxation on Consumption) Act 1959 and Rules 1959.