The Electricity Act, 2003, was enacted to consolidate laws relating to the generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and use of electricity. Enacted by Parliament in the 54th year of the Republic of India, the Act received President’s assent on May 26, 2003, and was notified on June 2, 2003. It extends to the whole of India except the then state of Jammu and Kashmir.The Act aims to promote the development of the electricity industry, enhance competition, protect consumer interests, ensure electricity supply to all areas, rationalize electricity tariffs and ensure transparent policies regarding subsidies. It also establishes the Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions, and the Appellate Tribunal. This 134-page document has 18 parts: Preliminary (Part 1); National Electricity Policy and Plan (Part 2); Generation of Electricity (Part 3); Licensing (Part 4); Transmission of Electricity (Part 5); Distribution of Electricity (Part 6); Tariff (Part 7); Works (Part 8); Central Electricity Authority (Part 9); Regulatory Commissions (Part 10); Appellate tribunal for electricity (Part 11); Investigation and Enforcement (Part 12); Reorganisation of Board (Part 13); Offences and Penalties (Part 14); Special Courts (Part 15); Dispute Resolution (Part 16); Other Provisions (Part 17) and Miscellaneous (Part 16).
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- Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
Table of Contents
- Intra-State transmission 29
- Other provisions relating to transmission 31
- Explanation 32
- Provided also that such surcharge may be levied till such time the cross subsidies are not eliminated 34
- Provided also that such surcharge may be levied till such time the cross subsidies are not eliminated 35
- Provided also that such surcharge may be levied till such time the cross subsidies are not eliminated 36
- Every distribution 39
- Explanation. 40
- Works of licensees 52
- Explanation 55
- Constitution and functions of Authority 57
- Constitution powers and functions of Central Commission 62
- Constitution powers and functions of Central Commission 65
- Constitution powers and functions of State Commissions 67
- Appropriate Commission other provisions 73
- Explanation 97
- Any officer authorized 101
- 1 1 1 1 106
- Special Court may 110
- Arbitration 113
- Protective Clauses 114
