In view of the concerns raised by Industry for the difficulties faced in the certification of “Plugs & Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar Purpose of Rated Voltage up to and including 250V and Rated Current up to and including 16A” as per IS 1293: 2019, Bureau of Indian Standards has further extended the implementation date of the 2019 version till 23rd October 2023.
At present both versions of IS 1293: 2005 and IS 1293:2019 are valid till 23rd Oct 2023 after which 2005 version will be withdrawn and 2019 version shall remain in Force.