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Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. In case any
complaint is filed before the Appropriate Commission by any person or if that Commission is satisfied
that any person has contravened any of the provisions of this Act or the rules or regulations made
thereunder, or any direction issued by the Commission, the Appropriate Commission may after giving
such person an opportunity of being heard in the matter, by order in writing, direct that, without prejudice
to any other penalty to which he may be liable under this Act, such person shall pay, by way of penalty,
which shall not exceed one lakh rupees for each contravention and in case of a continuing failure with an
additional penalty which may extend to six thousand rupees for every day during which the failure
continues after contravention of the first such direction.
(1) The Central Government shall, from time to time,
prepare the National Electricity Policy and tariff policy, in consultation with the State Governments and
the Authority for development of the power system based on optimal utilisation of resources such as coal,
natural gas, nuclear substances or materials, hydro and renewable sources of energy.
(2) The Central Government shall publish National Electricity Policy and tariff policy from time to time. (3) The Central Government may, from time to time, in consultation with the State Governments and the Authority, review or revise, the National Electricity Policy and tariff policy referred to in sub-section (1). (4) The Authority shall prepare a National Electricity Plan in accordance with the National Electricity Policy and notify such plan once in five years: Provided that the Authority while preparing the National Electricity Plan shall publish the draft National Electricity Plan and invite suggestions and objections thereon from licensees, generating companies and the public within such time as may be prescribed: Provided further that the Authority shall- (a) notify the plan after obtaining the approval of the Central Government; (b) revise the plan incorporating therein the directions, if any, given by the Central Government while granting approval under clause (a). (5) The Authority may review or revise the National Electricity Plan in accordance with the National Electricity Policy. It shall be the duty of every licensee, generating
company or person generating electricity for its or his own use to furnish to the Authority such statistics,
returns or other information relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity
as it may require and at such times and in such form and manner as may be specified by the Authority.
The Authority shall perform such functions and duties as
the Central Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to--
(a) advise the Central Government on the matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for development of the electricity system and co-ordinate the activities of the planning agencies for the optimal utilisation of resources to subserve the interests of the national economy and to provide reliable and affordable electricity for all consumers; (b) specify the technical standards for construction of electrical plants, electric lines and connectivity to the grid; (c) specify the safety requirements for construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines; (d) specify the Grid Standards for operation and maintenance of transmission lines; (e) specify the conditions for installation of meters for transmission and supply of electricity; (f) promote and assist in the timely completion of schemes and projects for improving and augmenting the electricity system; (g) promote measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry; (h) advise the Central Government on any matter on which its advice is sought or make recommendation to that Government on any matter if, in the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation would help in improving the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity; (i) collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness and such like matters; (j) make public from time to time the information secured under this Act, and provide for the publication of reports and investigations; (k) promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; (l) carry out, or cause to be carried out, any investigation for the purposes of generating or transmitting or distributing electricity; (m) advise any State Government, licensees or the generating companies on such matters which shall enable them to operate and maintain the electricity system under their ownership or control in an improved manner and where necessary, in co-ordination with any other Government, licensee or the generating company owning or having the control of another electricity system; (n) advise the Appropriate Government and the Appropriate Commission on all technical matters relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; and (o) discharge such other functions as may be provided under this Act. Whoever, fails to comply with any
order or direction given under this Act, within such time as may be specified in the said order or direction
or contravenes or attempts or abets the contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or any rules or
regulations made thereunder, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three
months or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both in respect of each offence and in
the case of a continuing failure, with an additional fine which may extend to five thousand rupees for
every day during which the failure continues after conviction of the first such offence:
1 [Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply to the orders, instructions or directions issued under section 121.]
1. Ins. by Act 57 of 2003, s. 7 (w.e.f. 27-1-2004).
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Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. (1) No licensee shall supply electricity, after the expiry of two years from
the appointed date, except through installation of a correct meter in accordance with the regulations to be
made in this behalf by the Authority:
Provided that the licensee may require the consumer to give him security for the price of a meter and enter into an agreement for the hire thereof, unless the consumer elects to purchase a meter: Provided further that the State Commission may, by notification, extend the said period of two years for a class or classes of persons or for such area as may be specified in that notification. (2) For proper accounting and audit in the generation, transmission and distribution or trading of electricity, the Authority may direct the installation of meters by a generating company or licensee at such stages of generation, transmission or distribution or trading of electricity and at such locations of generation, transmission or distribution or trading , as it may deem necessary. (3) If a person makes default in complying with the provisions contained in this section or the regulations made under sub-section (1), the Appropriate Commission may make such order as it thinks fit for requiring the default to be made good by the generating company or licensee or by any officers of a company or other association or any other person who is responsible for its default. The Authority shall perform such functions and duties as
the Central Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to--
(a) advise the Central Government on the matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for development of the electricity system and co-ordinate the activities of the planning agencies for the optimal utilisation of resources to subserve the interests of the national economy and to provide reliable and affordable electricity for all consumers; (b) specify the technical standards for construction of electrical plants, electric lines and connectivity to the grid; (c) specify the safety requirements for construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines; (d) specify the Grid Standards for operation and maintenance of transmission lines; (e) specify the conditions for installation of meters for transmission and supply of electricity; (f) promote and assist in the timely completion of schemes and projects for improving and augmenting the electricity system; (g) promote measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry; (h) advise the Central Government on any matter on which its advice is sought or make recommendation to that Government on any matter if, in the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation would help in improving the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity; (i) collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness and such like matters; (j) make public from time to time the information secured under this Act, and provide for the publication of reports and investigations; (k) promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; (l) carry out, or cause to be carried out, any investigation for the purposes of generating or transmitting or distributing electricity; (m) advise any State Government, licensees or the generating companies on such matters which shall enable them to operate and maintain the electricity system under their ownership or control in an improved manner and where necessary, in co-ordination with any other Government, licensee or the generating company owning or having the control of another electricity system; (n) advise the Appropriate Government and the Appropriate Commission on all technical matters relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; and (o) discharge such other functions as may be provided under this Act. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)It shall be the duty of a transmission licensee--
(a) to build, maintain and operate an efficient, co-ordinated and economical inter-State transmission system or intra-State transmission system, as the case may be; (b) to comply with the directions of the Regional Load Despatch Centre and the State Load Despatch Centre, as the case may be; (c) to provide non-discriminatory open access to its transmission system for use by-- (i) any licensee or generating company on payment of the transmission charges; or (ii) any consumer as and when such open access is provided by the State Commission under sub-section (2) of section 42, on payment of the transmission charges and a surcharge thereon, as may be specified by the State Commission: Provided that such surcharge shall be utilised for the purpose of meeting the requirement of current level cross-subsidy: Provided further that such surcharge and cross subsidies shall be progressively reduced 1 *** in the manner as may be specified by the Appropriate Commission: 2 * * * * * Provided also that the manner of payment and utilisation of the surcharge shall be specified by the Appropriate Commission: Provided also that such surcharge shall not be leviable in case open access is provided to a person who has established a captive generating plant for carrying the electricity to the destination of his own use.
1. The words and eliminated omitted by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-6-2007).
2. The third proviso omitted by Act 26 of 2007, s. 6 (w.e.f. 15-6-2007) (1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. (1) The Central Government may notify any
Government company as the Central Transmission Utility:
Provided that the Central Transmission Utility shall not engage in the business of generation of electricity or trading in electricity: Provided further that the Central Government may transfer, and vest any property, interest in property, rights and liabilities connected with, and personnel involved in transmission of electricity of such Central Transmission Utility, to a company or companies to be incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) to function as a transmission licensee, through a transfer scheme to be effected in the manner specified under Part XIII and such company or companies shall be deemed to be transmission licensees under this Act. (2) The functions of the Central Transmission Utility shall be-- (a) to undertake transmission of electricity through inter-State transmission system; (b) to discharge all functions of planning and co-ordination relating to inter-State transmission system with-- (i) State Transmission Utilities; (ii) Central Government; (iii) State Governments; (iv) generating companies; (v) Regional Power Committees; (vi) Authority; (vii) licensees; (viii) any other person notified by the Central Government in this behalf; (c) to ensure development of an efficient, co-ordinated and economical system of inter-State transmission lines for smooth flow of electricity from generating stations to the load centres; (d) to provide non-discriminatory open access to its transmission system for use by-- (i) any licensee or generating company on payment of the transmission charges; or (ii) any consumer as and when such open access is provided by the State Commission under sub-section (2) of section 42, on payment of the transmission charges and a surcharge thereon, as may be specified by the Central Commission: Provided that such surcharge shall be utilised for the purpose of meeting the requirement of current level cross-subsidy: Provided further that such surcharge and cross subsidies shall be progressively reduced 1 *** in the manner as may be specified by the Central Commission: 2 * * * * * Provided also that the manner of payment and utilisation of the surcharge shall be specified by the Central Commission: Provided also that such surcharge shall not be leviable in case open access is provided to a person who has established a captive generating plant for carrying the electricity to the destination of his own use.
1. The words "and eliminated" omitted by Act 26 of 2007, s. 4 (w.e.f. 15-6-2007).
2. The third proviso omitted by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-6-2007) The Authority shall perform such functions and duties as
the Central Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to--
(a) advise the Central Government on the matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for development of the electricity system and co-ordinate the activities of the planning agencies for the optimal utilisation of resources to subserve the interests of the national economy and to provide reliable and affordable electricity for all consumers; (b) specify the technical standards for construction of electrical plants, electric lines and connectivity to the grid; (c) specify the safety requirements for construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines; (d) specify the Grid Standards for operation and maintenance of transmission lines; (e) specify the conditions for installation of meters for transmission and supply of electricity; (f) promote and assist in the timely completion of schemes and projects for improving and augmenting the electricity system; (g) promote measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry; (h) advise the Central Government on any matter on which its advice is sought or make recommendation to that Government on any matter if, in the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation would help in improving the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity; (i) collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness and such like matters; (j) make public from time to time the information secured under this Act, and provide for the publication of reports and investigations; (k) promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; (l) carry out, or cause to be carried out, any investigation for the purposes of generating or transmitting or distributing electricity; (m) advise any State Government, licensees or the generating companies on such matters which shall enable them to operate and maintain the electricity system under their ownership or control in an improved manner and where necessary, in co-ordination with any other Government, licensee or the generating company owning or having the control of another electricity system; (n) advise the Appropriate Government and the Appropriate Commission on all technical matters relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; and (o) discharge such other functions as may be provided under this Act. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. (1) There shall be a body to be called the
Central Electricity Authority to exercise such functions and perform such duties as are assigned to it
under this Act.
(2) The Central Electricity Authority, established under section 3 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948) and functioning as such immediately before the appointed date, shall be the Central Electricity Authority for the purposes of this Act and the Chairperson, Members, Secretary and other officers and employees thereof shall be deemed to have been appointed under this Act and they shall continue to hold office on the same terms and conditions on which they were appointed under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. (3) The Authority shall consist of not more than fourteen Members (including its Chairperson) of whom not more than eight shall be full-time Members to be appointed by the Central Government. (4) The Central Government may appoint any person, eligible to be appointed as Member of the Authority, as the Chairperson of the Authority, or, designate one of the full-time Members as the Chairperson of the Authority. (5) The Members of the Authority shall be appointed from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing who have knowledge of, and adequate experience and capacity in, dealing with problems relating to engineering, finance, commerce, economics or industrial matters, and at least one Member shall be appointed from each of the following categories, namely:-- (a) engineering with specialisation in design, construction, operation and maintenance of generating stations; (b) engineering with specialisation in transmission and supply of electricity; (c) applied research in the field of electricity; (d) applied economics, accounting, commerce or finance. (6) The Chairperson and all the Members of the Authority shall hold office during the pleasure of the Central Government. (7) The Chairperson shall be the Chief Executive of the Authority. (8) The headquarters of the Authority shall be at Delhi. (9) The Authority shall meet at the head office or any other place at such time as the Chairperson may direct, and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including the quorum at its meetings) as it may specify. (10) The Chairperson, or if he is unable to attend a meeting of the Authority, any other Member nominated by the Chairperson in this behalf and in the absence of such nomination or where there is no Chairperson, any Member chosen by the Members present from among themselves shall preside at the meeting. (11) All questions which come up before any meeting of the Authority shall be decided by a majority of votes of the Members present and voting, and in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or the person presiding shall have the right to exercise a second or casting vote. (12) All orders and decisions of the Authority shall be authenticated by the Secretary or any other officer of the Authority duly authorised by the Chairperson in this behalf. (13) No act or proceedings of the Authority shall be questioned or shall be invalidated merely on the ground of existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in, the constitution of, the Authority. (14) The Chairperson of the Authority and other full-time Members shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the Central Government and other Members shall receive such allowances and fees for attending the meetings of the Authority, as the Central Government may prescribe. (15) The other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members of the Authority including, subject to the provisions of sub-section (6), their terms of office shall be such as the Central Government may prescribe. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. Any generating
company may establish, operate and maintain a generating station without obtaining a licence under this
Act if it complies with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid referred to in
clause (b) of section 73.
The Authority shall perform such functions and duties as
the Central Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to--
(a) advise the Central Government on the matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for development of the electricity system and co-ordinate the activities of the planning agencies for the optimal utilisation of resources to subserve the interests of the national economy and to provide reliable and affordable electricity for all consumers; (b) specify the technical standards for construction of electrical plants, electric lines and connectivity to the grid; (c) specify the safety requirements for construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines; (d) specify the Grid Standards for operation and maintenance of transmission lines; (e) specify the conditions for installation of meters for transmission and supply of electricity; (f) promote and assist in the timely completion of schemes and projects for improving and augmenting the electricity system; (g) promote measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry; (h) advise the Central Government on any matter on which its advice is sought or make recommendation to that Government on any matter if, in the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation would help in improving the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity; (i) collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness and such like matters; (j) make public from time to time the information secured under this Act, and provide for the publication of reports and investigations; (k) promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; (l) carry out, or cause to be carried out, any investigation for the purposes of generating or transmitting or distributing electricity; (m) advise any State Government, licensees or the generating companies on such matters which shall enable them to operate and maintain the electricity system under their ownership or control in an improved manner and where necessary, in co-ordination with any other Government, licensee or the generating company owning or having the control of another electricity system; (n) advise the Appropriate Government and the Appropriate Commission on all technical matters relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; and (o) discharge such other functions as may be provided under this Act. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. (1) No licensee shall supply electricity, after the expiry of two years from
the appointed date, except through installation of a correct meter in accordance with the regulations to be
made in this behalf by the Authority:
Provided that the licensee may require the consumer to give him security for the price of a meter and enter into an agreement for the hire thereof, unless the consumer elects to purchase a meter: Provided further that the State Commission may, by notification, extend the said period of two years for a class or classes of persons or for such area as may be specified in that notification. (2) For proper accounting and audit in the generation, transmission and distribution or trading of electricity, the Authority may direct the installation of meters by a generating company or licensee at such stages of generation, transmission or distribution or trading of electricity and at such locations of generation, transmission or distribution or trading , as it may deem necessary. (3) If a person makes default in complying with the provisions contained in this section or the regulations made under sub-section (1), the Appropriate Commission may make such order as it thinks fit for requiring the default to be made good by the generating company or licensee or by any officers of a company or other association or any other person who is responsible for its default. The Authority shall perform such functions and duties as
the Central Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to--
(a) advise the Central Government on the matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for development of the electricity system and co-ordinate the activities of the planning agencies for the optimal utilisation of resources to subserve the interests of the national economy and to provide reliable and affordable electricity for all consumers; (b) specify the technical standards for construction of electrical plants, electric lines and connectivity to the grid; (c) specify the safety requirements for construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines; (d) specify the Grid Standards for operation and maintenance of transmission lines; (e) specify the conditions for installation of meters for transmission and supply of electricity; (f) promote and assist in the timely completion of schemes and projects for improving and augmenting the electricity system; (g) promote measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry; (h) advise the Central Government on any matter on which its advice is sought or make recommendation to that Government on any matter if, in the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation would help in improving the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity; (i) collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness and such like matters; (j) make public from time to time the information secured under this Act, and provide for the publication of reports and investigations; (k) promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; (l) carry out, or cause to be carried out, any investigation for the purposes of generating or transmitting or distributing electricity; (m) advise any State Government, licensees or the generating companies on such matters which shall enable them to operate and maintain the electricity system under their ownership or control in an improved manner and where necessary, in co-ordination with any other Government, licensee or the generating company owning or having the control of another electricity system; (n) advise the Appropriate Government and the Appropriate Commission on all technical matters relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; and (o) discharge such other functions as may be provided under this Act. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. (1) There shall be a body to be called the
Central Electricity Authority to exercise such functions and perform such duties as are assigned to it
under this Act.
(2) The Central Electricity Authority, established under section 3 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948) and functioning as such immediately before the appointed date, shall be the Central Electricity Authority for the purposes of this Act and the Chairperson, Members, Secretary and other officers and employees thereof shall be deemed to have been appointed under this Act and they shall continue to hold office on the same terms and conditions on which they were appointed under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. (3) The Authority shall consist of not more than fourteen Members (including its Chairperson) of whom not more than eight shall be full-time Members to be appointed by the Central Government. (4) The Central Government may appoint any person, eligible to be appointed as Member of the Authority, as the Chairperson of the Authority, or, designate one of the full-time Members as the Chairperson of the Authority. (5) The Members of the Authority shall be appointed from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing who have knowledge of, and adequate experience and capacity in, dealing with problems relating to engineering, finance, commerce, economics or industrial matters, and at least one Member shall be appointed from each of the following categories, namely:-- (a) engineering with specialisation in design, construction, operation and maintenance of generating stations; (b) engineering with specialisation in transmission and supply of electricity; (c) applied research in the field of electricity; (d) applied economics, accounting, commerce or finance. (6) The Chairperson and all the Members of the Authority shall hold office during the pleasure of the Central Government. (7) The Chairperson shall be the Chief Executive of the Authority. (8) The headquarters of the Authority shall be at Delhi. (9) The Authority shall meet at the head office or any other place at such time as the Chairperson may direct, and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including the quorum at its meetings) as it may specify. (10) The Chairperson, or if he is unable to attend a meeting of the Authority, any other Member nominated by the Chairperson in this behalf and in the absence of such nomination or where there is no Chairperson, any Member chosen by the Members present from among themselves shall preside at the meeting. (11) All questions which come up before any meeting of the Authority shall be decided by a majority of votes of the Members present and voting, and in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or the person presiding shall have the right to exercise a second or casting vote. (12) All orders and decisions of the Authority shall be authenticated by the Secretary or any other officer of the Authority duly authorised by the Chairperson in this behalf. (13) No act or proceedings of the Authority shall be questioned or shall be invalidated merely on the ground of existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in, the constitution of, the Authority. (14) The Chairperson of the Authority and other full-time Members shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the Central Government and other Members shall receive such allowances and fees for attending the meetings of the Authority, as the Central Government may prescribe. (15) The other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members of the Authority including, subject to the provisions of sub-section (6), their terms of office shall be such as the Central Government may prescribe. The Authority may appoint a Secretary and such other officers
and employees as it considers necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act and on such
terms as to salary, remuneration, fee, allowance, pension, leave and gratuity, as the authority may in
consultation with the Central Government, fix:
Provided that the appointment of the Secretary shall be subject to the approval of the Central Government. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s) this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(1)"Appellate Tribunal" means the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity established under section 110; (2) "appointed date" means such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint; (3) "area of supply" means the area within which a distribution licensee is authorised by his licence to supply electricity; (4) "Appropriate Commission" means the Central Regulatory Commission referred to in sub-section (1) of section 76 or the State Regulatory Commission referred to in section 82 or the Joint Commission referred to in section 83, as the case may be; (5) "Appropriate Government" means,-- (a) the Central Government,-- (i) in respect of a generating company wholly or partly owned by it; (ii) in relation to any inter-State generation, transmission, trading or supply of electricity and with respect to any mines, oil-fields, railways, national highways, airports, telegraphs, broadcasting stations and any works of defence, dockyard, nuclear power installations; (iii) in respect of National Load Despatch Centre and Regional Load Despatch Centre; (iv) in relation to any works or electric installation belonging to it or under its control; (b) in any other case, the State Government, having jurisdiction under this Act; (6) "Authority" mean the Central Electricity Authority referred to in sub-section (1) of section 70; (7) "Board" means a State Electricity Board, constituted before the commencement of this Act, under sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948); (8) "Captive generating plant" means a power plant set up by any person to generate electricity primarily for his own use and includes a power plant set up by any co-operative society or association of persons for generating electricity primarily for use of members of such co-operative society or association; (9) "Central Commission" means the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission referred to in sub-section (1) of section 76; (10) "Central Transmission Utility" means any Government company which the Central Government may notify under sub-section (1) of section 38; (11) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Authority or Appropriate Commission or the Appellate Tribunal, as the case may be; (12) "Cogeneration" means a process which simultaneously produces two or more forms of useful energy (including electricity); (13) "company" means a company formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) and includes any body corporate under a Central, State or Provincial Act; (14) "conservation" means any reduction in consumption of electricity as a result of increase in the efficiency in supply and use of electricity; (15) "consumer" means any person who is supplied with electricity for his own use by a licensee or the Government or by any other person engaged in the business of supplying electricity to the public under this Act or any other law for the time being in force and includes any person whose premises are for the time being connected for the purpose of receiving electricity with the works of a licensee, the Government or such other person, as the case may be; (16) "dedicated transmission lines" means any electric supply-line for point to point transmission which are required for the purpose of connecting electric lines or electric plants of a captive generating plant referred to in section 9 or generating station referred to in section 10 to any transmission lines or sub-stations, or generating stations, or the load centre, as the case may be; (17) "distribution licensee" means a licensee authorised to operate and maintain a distribution system for supplying electricity to the consumers in his area of supply; (18) "distributing main" means the portion of any main with which a service line is, or is intended to be, immediately connected; (19) "distribution system" means the system of wires and associated facilities between the delivery points on the transmission lines or the generating station connection and the point of connection to the installation of the consumers; (20) "electric line" means any line which is used for carrying electricity for any purpose and includes-- (a) any support for any such line, that is to say, any structure, tower, pole or other thing in, on, by or from which any such line is, or may be, supported, carried or suspended; and (b) any apparatus connected to any such line for the purpose of carrying electricity; (21) "Electrical Inspector" means a person appointed as such by the Appropriate Government under sub-section (1) of section 162 and also includes Chief Electrical Inspector; (22) "electrical plant" means any plant, equipment, apparatus or appliance or any part thereof used for, or connected with, the generation, transmission, distribution or supply of electricity but does not include-- (a) an electric line; or (b) a meter used for ascertaining the quantity of electricity supplied to any premises; or (c) an electrical equipment, apparatus or appliance under the control of a consumer; (23) "electricity" means electrical energy-- (a) generated, transmitted, supplied or traded for any purpose; or (b) used for any purpose except the transmission of a message; (24) "Electricity Supply Code" means the Electricity Supply Code specified under section 50; (25) "electricity system" means a system under the control of a generating company or licensee, as the case may be, having one or more-- (a) generating stations; or (b) transmission lines; or (c) electric lines and sub-stations, and when used in the context of a State or the Union, the entire electricity system within the territories thereof; (26) "electricity trader" means a person who has been granted a licence to undertake trading in electricity under section 12; (27) "franchisee" means a persons authorised by a distribution licensee to distribute electricity on its behalf in a particular area within his area of supply; (28) "generating company" means any company or body corporate or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, or artificial juridical person, which owns or operates or maintains a generating station; (29) "generate" means to produce electricity from a generating station for the purpose of giving supply to any premises or enabling a supply to be so given; (30) "generating station" or "station" means any station for generating electricity, including any building and plant with step-up transformer, switch-gear, switch yard, cables or other appurtenant equipment, if any, used for that purpose and the site thereof; a site intended to be used for a generating station, and any building used for housing the operating staff of a generating station, and where electricity is generated by water-power, includes penstocks, head and tail works, main and regulating reservoirs, dams and other hydraulic works, but does not in any case include any sub-station; (31) "Government company" shall have the meaning assigned to it in section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956); (32) "grid" means the high voltage backbone system of inter-connected transmission lines, sub-station and generating plants; (33) "Grid Code" means the Grid Code specified by the Central Commission under clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 79; (34) "Grid Standards" means the Grid Standards specified under clause (d) of section 73 by the Authority; (35) "high voltage line" means an electric line or cable of a nominal voltage as may be specified by the Authority from time to time; (36) "inter-State transmission system" includes-- (i) any system for the conveyance of electricity by means of main transmission line from the territory of one State to another State; (ii) the conveyance of electricity across the territory of an intervening State as well as conveyance within the State which is incidental to such inter-State transmission of electricity; (iii) the transmission of electricity within the territory of a State on a system built, owned, operated, maintained or controlled by a Central Transmission Utility; (37) 'intra-State transmission system' means any system for transmission of electricity other than an inter-State transmission system; (38) 'licence" means a licence granted under section 14; (39) "licensee" means a person who has been granted a licence under section 14; (40) "line" means any wire, cable, tube, pipe, insulator, conductor or other similar thing (including its casing or coating) which is designed or adapted for use in carrying electricity and includes any line which surrounds or supports, or is surrounded or supported by or is installed in close proximity to, or is supported, carried or suspended in association with, any such line; (41) "local authority" means any Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, municipal corporation, Panchayat constituted at the village, intermediate and district levels, body of port commissioners or other authority legally entitled to, or entrusted by the Union or any State Government with, the control or management of any area or local fund; (42) "main" means any electric supply-line through which electricity is, or is intended to be, supplied; (43) "Member" means the Member of the Appropriate Commission or Authority or Joint Commission, or the Appellate Tribunal, as the case may be, and includes the Chairperson of such Commission or Authority or Appellate Tribunal; (44) "National Electricity Plan" means the National Electricity Plan notified under sub-section (4) of section 3; (45) "National Load Despatch Centre" means the Centre established under sub-section (1) of section 26; (46) "notification" means notification published in the Official Gazette and the expression "notify" shall be construed accordingly; (47) "open access" means the non-discriminatory provision for the use of transmission lines or distribution system or associated facilities with such lines or system by any licensee or consumer or a person engaged in generation in accordance with the regulations specified by the Appropriate Commission; (48) "overhead line" means an electric line which is placed above the ground and in the open air but does not include live rails of a traction system; (49) "person" shall include any company or body corporate or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, or artificial juridical person; (50) "power system" means all aspects of generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity and includes one or more of the following, namely:-- (a) generating stations; (b) transmission or main transmission lines; (c) sub-stations; (d) tie-lines; (e) load despatch activities; (f) mains or distribution mains; (g) electric supply-lines; (h) overhead lines; (i) service lines; (j) works; (51) "premises" includes any land, building or structure; (52) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made by the Appropriate Government under this Act; (53) "public lamp" means an electric lamp used for the lighting of any street; (54) "real time operation" means action to be taken at a given time at which information about the electricity system is made available to the concerned Load Despatch Centre; (55) "Regional Power Committee" means a committee established by resolution by the Central Government for a specified region for facilitating the integrated operation of the power systems in that region; (56) "Regional Load Despatch Centre" means the Centre established under sub-section (1) of section 27; (57) "regulations" means regulations made under this Act; (58) "repealed laws" means the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (9 of 1910), the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948) and the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 (14 of 1998) repealed by section 185; (59) "rules" means rules made under this Act; (60) "Schedule" means the Schedule to this Act; (61) "service-line" means any electric supply-line through which electricity is, or is intended to be, supplied-- (a) to a single consumer either from a distributing main or immediately from the Distribution Licensee's premises; or (b) from a distributing main to a group of consumers on the same premises or on contiguous premises supplied from the same point of the distributing main; (62) 'specified" means specified by regulations made by the Appropriate Commission or the Authority, as the case may be, under this Act; (63) "stand alone system" means the electricity system set-up to generate power and distribute electricity in a specified area without connection to the grid; (64) "State Commission" means the State Electricity Regulatory Commission constituted under sub-section (1) of section 82 and includes a Joint Commission constituted under sub-section (1) of section 83; (65) "State Grid Code" means the State Grid Code specified under clause (h) of sub-section (1) of section 86; (66) "State Load Despatch Centre" means the centre established under sub-section (1) of section 31; (67) "State Transmission Utility" means the Board or the Government company specified as such by the State Government under sub-section (1) of section 39; (68) "street" includes any way, road, lane, square, court, alley, passage or open space, whether a thoroughfare or not, over which the public have a right of way, and also the roadway and footway over any public bridge or causeway; (69) "sub-station" means a station for transforming or converting electricity for the transmission or distribution thereof and includes transformers converters, switch-gears, capacitors, synchronous condensers, structures, cable and other appurtenant equipment and any buildings used for that purpose and the site thereof; (70) "supply", in relation to electricity, means the sale of electricity to a licensee or consumer; (71) "trading" means purchase of electricity for resale thereof and the expression "trade" shall be construed accordingly; (72) "transmission lines means all high pressure cables and overhead lines (not being an essential part of the distribution system of a licensee) transmitting electricity from a generating station to another generating station or a sub-station, together with any step-up and step-down transformers, switch-gear and other works necessary to and used for the control of such cables or overhead lines, and such buildings or part thereof as may be required to accommodate such transformers, switch-gear and other works; (73) "transmission licensee" means a licensee authorised to establish or operate transmission lines; (74) "transmit" means conveyance of electricity by means of transmission lines and the expression "transmission" shall be construed accordingly; (75) "utility" means the electric lines or electrical plant, and includes all lands, buildings, works and materials attached thereto belonging to any person acting as a generating company or licensee under the provisions of this Act; (76) "wheeling" means the operation whereby the distribution system and associated facilities of a transmission licensee or distribution licensee, as the case may be, are used by another person for the conveyance of electricity on payment of charges to be determined under section 62; (77) "works" includes electric line, and any building, plant, machinery, apparatus and any other thing of whatever description required to transmit, distribute or supply electricity to the public and to carry into effect the objects of a licence or sanction granted under this Act or any other law for the time being in force. (1) The Appropriate
Government may, by notification, appoint duly qualified persons to be Chief Electrical Inspector or
Electrical Inspectors and every such Inspector so appointed shall exercise the powers and perform the
functions of a Chief Electrical Inspector or an Electrical Inspector under this Act and exercise such other
powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed within such areas or in respect of such
class of works and electric installations and subject to such restrictions as the Appropriate Government
may direct.
(2) In the absence of express provision to the contrary in this Act, or any rule made thereunder, an appeal shall lie from the decision of a Chief Electrical Inspector or an Electrical Inspector to the Appropriate Government or if the Appropriate Government, by general or special order so directs, to an Appropriate Commission. STATE AMENDMENT Karnataka Amendment of section 162.--In section 162 of the Principal Act, after sub-section (2), the following shall be inserted, namely:-- "(3) where no provision is made by Central Government or the Authority in respect of powers and functions and qualifications of Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspectors, the State Government may by rules prescribe the same". [Vide Karnataka Act 39 of 2014, s. 3] (1) Save as otherwise exempted under this Act,
no person other than the Central Transmission Utility or a State Transmission Utility, or a licensee shall
transmit or use electricity at a rate exceeding two hundred and fifty watts and one hundred volts--
(a) in any street, or (b) in any place,-- (i) in which one hundred or more persons are ordinarily likely to be assembled; or (ii) which is a factory within the meaning of the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948) or a mine within the meaning of the Mines Act, 1952 (35 of 1952); or (iii) to which the State Government, by general or special order, declares the provisions of this sub-section to apply, without giving, before the commencement of transmission or use of electricity, not less than seven days' notice in writing of his intention to the Electrical Inspector and to the District Magistrate or the Commissioner of Police, as the case may be, containing particulars of the electrical installation and plant, if any, the nature and the purpose of supply and complying with such of the provisions of Part XVII of this Act, as may be applicable: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to electricity used for the public carriage of passengers, animals or goods, on, or for the lighting or ventilation of the rolling stock of any railway or tramway subject to the provisions of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989). (2) Where any difference or dispute arises as to whether a place is or is not one in which one hundred or more persons are ordinarily likely to be assembled, the matter shall be referred to the State Government, and the decision of the State Government thereon shall be final. (3) The provisions of this section shall be binding on the Government. (1) A licensee may, from time to time but
subject always to the terms and conditions of his licence, within his area of supply or transmission or
when permitted by the terms of his licence to lay down or place electric supply lines without the area of
supply, without that area carry out works such as--
(a) to open and break up the soil and pavement of any street, railway or tramway; (b) to open and break up any sewer, drain or tunnel in or under any street, railway or tramway; (c) to alter the position of any line or works or pipes, other than a main sewer pipe; (d) to lay down and place electric lines, electrical plant and other works; (e) to repair, alter or remove the same; (f) to do all other acts necessary for transmission or supply of electricity. (2) The Appropriate Government may, by rules made by it in this behalf, specify,-- (a) the cases and circumstances in which the consent in writing of the appropriate Government, local authority, owner or occupier, as the case may be, shall be required for carrying out works; (b) the authority which may grant permission in the circumstances where the owner or occupier objects to the carrying out of works; (c) the nature and period of notice to be given by the licensee before carrying out works; (d) the procedure and manner of consideration of objections and suggestion received in accordance with the notice referred to in clause (c); (e) the determination and payment of compensation or rent to the persons affected by works under this section; (f) the repairs and works to be carried out when emergency exists; (g) the right of the owner or occupier to carry out certain works under this section and the payment of expenses therefor; (h) the procedure for carrying out other works near sewers, pipes or other electric lines or works; (i) the procedure for alteration of the position of pipes, electric lines, electrical plant, telegraph lines, sewer lines, tunnels, drains, etc.; (j) the procedure for fencing, guarding, lighting and other safety measures relating to works on streets, railways, tramways, sewers, drains or tunnels and immediate reinstatement thereof; (k) the avoidance of public nuisance, environmental damage and unnecessary damage to the public and private property by such works; (l) the procedure for undertaking works which are not reparable by the Appropriate Government, licensee or local authority; (m) the manner of deposit of amount required for restoration of any railways, tramways, waterways, etc.; (n) the manner of restoration of property affected by such works and maintenance thereof; (o) the procedure for deposit of compensation payable by the licensee and furnishing of security; and (p) such other matters as are incidental or consequential to the construction and maintenance of works under this section. (3) A licensee shall, in exercise of any of the powers conferred by or under this section and the rules made thereunder, cause as little damage, detriment and inconvenience as may be, and shall make full compensation for any damage, detriment or inconvenience caused by him or by any one employed by him. (4) Where any difference or dispute [including amount of compensation under sub-section (3)] arises under this section, the matter shall be determined by the Appropriate Commission. (5) The Appropriate Commission, while determining any difference or dispute arising under this section in addition to any compensation under sub-section (3), may impose a penalty not exceeding the amount of compensation payable under that sub-section. (1) The Central Government may, by
notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the time within which the objection and suggestions on the draft National Electricity Plan to be invited by the Authority under the proviso to sub-section (4) of section 3; (b) the additional requirements 1 [relating to the capital adequacy, creditworthiness or code of conduct] under sixth proviso to section 14; (c) the payment of fees for application for grant of licence under sub-section (1) of section 15; (d) the constitution and functions of the National Load Despatch Centre under sub-section (2) of section 26; (e) the works of licensees affecting the property of owner or occupier under sub-section (2) of section 67; (f) such other cases which may be prescribed under clause (c) of sub-section (2) of section 68; (g) allowances and fees payable to others Members for attending the meetings of Authority under sub-section (14) of section 70. (h) other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members of the Authority under sub-section (15) of section 70; (i) the functions and duties of the Central Electricity Authority under section 73; (j) the salary, allowances and other conditions of service of Chairperson and Member of Central Commission under sub-section (2) of section 89; (k) the form and manner in which and the authority before whom oath of office and secrecy should be subscribed under sub-section (3) of section 89; (l) the procedure to be prescribed by the Central Government under the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 90; (m) any other matter required to be prescribed under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 94; (n) the form in which the Central Commission shall prepare its annual statement of accounts under sub-section (1) of section 100; (o) the form in which and time at which the Central Commission shall prepare its annual report under sub-section (1) of section 101; (p) the form in which and time at which the Central Commission shall prepare its budget under section 106; (q) the form and the manner of verifying such form, and fee for filing appeal under sub-section (2) of section 111; (r) the salary and allowances payable to and the other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal and Members of the Appellate Tribunal under section 115; (s) the salary and allowances and other conditions of service of the officers and employees of the Appellate Tribunal under sub-section (3) of section 119; (t) the additional matters in respect of which the Appellate Tribunal may exercise the powers of a civil court under clause (i) of sub-section (2) of section 120; (u) the authority to whom the appeal shall be filed under sub-section (1) of section 127; (v) manner of holding inquiry by an adjudicating officer under sub-section (1) of section 143; (w) the form in which and the time at which service of notices to any person or to the Central Government for the purpose under sub-section (1) of section 161; (x) the powers to be exercised and the functions to be performed by the Inspectors under sub-section (1) of section 162; (y) the manner of delivery of every notice, order or document to be served under sub-section (1) of section 171; (z) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 2007, s. 19, for "(including the capital adequacy, creditworthiness or code of conduct)" (w.e.f. 15-6-2007).
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Related Section(s)(1) The Appropriate
Government may, by notification, appoint duly qualified persons to be Chief Electrical Inspector or
Electrical Inspectors and every such Inspector so appointed shall exercise the powers and perform the
functions of a Chief Electrical Inspector or an Electrical Inspector under this Act and exercise such other
powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed within such areas or in respect of such
class of works and electric installations and subject to such restrictions as the Appropriate Government
may direct.
(2) In the absence of express provision to the contrary in this Act, or any rule made thereunder, an appeal shall lie from the decision of a Chief Electrical Inspector or an Electrical Inspector to the Appropriate Government or if the Appropriate Government, by general or special order so directs, to an Appropriate Commission. STATE AMENDMENT Karnataka Amendment of section 162.--In section 162 of the Principal Act, after sub-section (2), the following shall be inserted, namely:-- "(3) where no provision is made by Central Government or the Authority in respect of powers and functions and qualifications of Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspectors, the State Government may by rules prescribe the same". [Vide Karnataka Act 39 of 2014, s. 3] (1) This Act may be called the Electricity Act, 2003.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***. (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.
1. The words except the State of Jammu and Kashmir omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule
(w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).
2. 10th June, 2003 (ss. 1 to 120 and ss. 122 to 185), vide notification No. S.O. 669(E), dated 10th June, 2003, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii). The Authority may, in consultation with the
State Government, specify suitable measures for--
(a) protecting the public (including the persons engaged in the generation, transmission or distribution or trading) from dangers arising from the generation, transmission or distribution or trading of electricity, or use of electricity supplied or installation, maintenance or use of any electric line or electrical plant; (b) eliminating or reducing the risks of personal injury to any person, or damage to property of any person or interference with use of such property; (c) prohibiting the supply or transmission of electricity except by means of a system which conforms to the specifications as may be specified; (d) giving notice in the specified form to the Appropriate Commission and the Electrical Inspector, of accidents and failures of supplies or transmissions of electricity; (e) keeping by a generating company or licensee the maps, plans and sections relating to supply or transmission of electricity; (f) inspection of maps, plans and sections by any person authorised by it or by Electrical Inspector or by any person on payment of specified fee; (g) specifying action to be taken in relation to any electric line or electrical plant, or any electrical appliance under the control of a consumer for the purpose of eliminating or reducing the risk of personal injury or damage to property or interference with its use. STATE AMENDMENT Karnataka Insertion of sections 53A.--In the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) (herein after referred to as Principal Act), after section 53, the following shall be inserted, namely:-- 53-A. Powers of State Government relating to Safety and Electricity supply.--Where Central Government or the Authority has made no provision relating to following Safety measures and electricity supply the State Government may by rules provide for,-- (a) terms and Conditions and manner of Inspection by the Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspectors; (b) manner of Issue of Licence to electrical contractors, Permits to Supervisors and wiremen and competency certificates; (c) manner of Scrutiny and approval of Electrical Installation drawings, (d) levy of fee for the Inspection or other services rendered by the Chief Electrical Inspector or the Electrical Inspectors; and (e) the rate and manner of collection of fee. If not remitted within the stipulated time, to recover the same as an arrears of Land revenue. [Vide Karnataka Act 39 of 2014, s. 2] (1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. The Central Government shall, after consultation with the State Governments, prepare and notify a
national policy, permitting stand alone systems (including those based on renewable sources of energy
and other non-conventional sources of energy) for rural areas.
(1) Save as otherwise exempted under this Act,
no person other than the Central Transmission Utility or a State Transmission Utility, or a licensee shall
transmit or use electricity at a rate exceeding two hundred and fifty watts and one hundred volts--
(a) in any street, or (b) in any place,-- (i) in which one hundred or more persons are ordinarily likely to be assembled; or (ii) which is a factory within the meaning of the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948) or a mine within the meaning of the Mines Act, 1952 (35 of 1952); or (iii) to which the State Government, by general or special order, declares the provisions of this sub-section to apply, without giving, before the commencement of transmission or use of electricity, not less than seven days' notice in writing of his intention to the Electrical Inspector and to the District Magistrate or the Commissioner of Police, as the case may be, containing particulars of the electrical installation and plant, if any, the nature and the purpose of supply and complying with such of the provisions of Part XVII of this Act, as may be applicable: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to electricity used for the public carriage of passengers, animals or goods, on, or for the lighting or ventilation of the rolling stock of any railway or tramway subject to the provisions of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989). (2) Where any difference or dispute arises as to whether a place is or is not one in which one hundred or more persons are ordinarily likely to be assembled, the matter shall be referred to the State Government, and the decision of the State Government thereon shall be final. (3) The provisions of this section shall be binding on the Government. (1) A licensee may, from time to time but
subject always to the terms and conditions of his licence, within his area of supply or transmission or
when permitted by the terms of his licence to lay down or place electric supply lines without the area of
supply, without that area carry out works such as--
(a) to open and break up the soil and pavement of any street, railway or tramway; (b) to open and break up any sewer, drain or tunnel in or under any street, railway or tramway; (c) to alter the position of any line or works or pipes, other than a main sewer pipe; (d) to lay down and place electric lines, electrical plant and other works; (e) to repair, alter or remove the same; (f) to do all other acts necessary for transmission or supply of electricity. (2) The Appropriate Government may, by rules made by it in this behalf, specify,-- (a) the cases and circumstances in which the consent in writing of the appropriate Government, local authority, owner or occupier, as the case may be, shall be required for carrying out works; (b) the authority which may grant permission in the circumstances where the owner or occupier objects to the carrying out of works; (c) the nature and period of notice to be given by the licensee before carrying out works; (d) the procedure and manner of consideration of objections and suggestion received in accordance with the notice referred to in clause (c); (e) the determination and payment of compensation or rent to the persons affected by works under this section; (f) the repairs and works to be carried out when emergency exists; (g) the right of the owner or occupier to carry out certain works under this section and the payment of expenses therefor; (h) the procedure for carrying out other works near sewers, pipes or other electric lines or works; (i) the procedure for alteration of the position of pipes, electric lines, electrical plant, telegraph lines, sewer lines, tunnels, drains, etc.; (j) the procedure for fencing, guarding, lighting and other safety measures relating to works on streets, railways, tramways, sewers, drains or tunnels and immediate reinstatement thereof; (k) the avoidance of public nuisance, environmental damage and unnecessary damage to the public and private property by such works; (l) the procedure for undertaking works which are not reparable by the Appropriate Government, licensee or local authority; (m) the manner of deposit of amount required for restoration of any railways, tramways, waterways, etc.; (n) the manner of restoration of property affected by such works and maintenance thereof; (o) the procedure for deposit of compensation payable by the licensee and furnishing of security; and (p) such other matters as are incidental or consequential to the construction and maintenance of works under this section. (3) A licensee shall, in exercise of any of the powers conferred by or under this section and the rules made thereunder, cause as little damage, detriment and inconvenience as may be, and shall make full compensation for any damage, detriment or inconvenience caused by him or by any one employed by him. (4) Where any difference or dispute [including amount of compensation under sub-section (3)] arises under this section, the matter shall be determined by the Appropriate Commission. (5) The Appropriate Commission, while determining any difference or dispute arising under this section in addition to any compensation under sub-section (3), may impose a penalty not exceeding the amount of compensation payable under that sub-section. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. Any generating
company may establish, operate and maintain a generating station without obtaining a licence under this
Act if it complies with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid referred to in
clause (b) of section 73.
The Authority shall perform such functions and duties as
the Central Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to--
(a) advise the Central Government on the matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for development of the electricity system and co-ordinate the activities of the planning agencies for the optimal utilisation of resources to subserve the interests of the national economy and to provide reliable and affordable electricity for all consumers; (b) specify the technical standards for construction of electrical plants, electric lines and connectivity to the grid; (c) specify the safety requirements for construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines; (d) specify the Grid Standards for operation and maintenance of transmission lines; (e) specify the conditions for installation of meters for transmission and supply of electricity; (f) promote and assist in the timely completion of schemes and projects for improving and augmenting the electricity system; (g) promote measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry; (h) advise the Central Government on any matter on which its advice is sought or make recommendation to that Government on any matter if, in the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation would help in improving the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity; (i) collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness and such like matters; (j) make public from time to time the information secured under this Act, and provide for the publication of reports and investigations; (k) promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; (l) carry out, or cause to be carried out, any investigation for the purposes of generating or transmitting or distributing electricity; (m) advise any State Government, licensees or the generating companies on such matters which shall enable them to operate and maintain the electricity system under their ownership or control in an improved manner and where necessary, in co-ordination with any other Government, licensee or the generating company owning or having the control of another electricity system; (n) advise the Appropriate Government and the Appropriate Commission on all technical matters relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; and (o) discharge such other functions as may be provided under this Act. | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) This Act may be called the Electricity Act, 2003.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***. (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.
1. The words except the State of Jammu and Kashmir omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule
(w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).
2. 10th June, 2003 (ss. 1 to 120 and ss. 122 to 185), vide notification No. S.O. 669(E), dated 10th June, 2003, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii). | ||||||||||||||||
Related Section(s)(1) The Authority may, by notification, make
regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-- (a) the Grid Standards under section 34; (b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53; (c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55; (d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70; (e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73; (f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74; (g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified. (3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication. (1) No licensee shall supply electricity, after the expiry of two years from
the appointed date, except through installation of a correct meter in accordance with the regulations to be
made in this behalf by the Authority:
Provided that the licensee may require the consumer to give him security for the price of a meter and enter into an agreement for the hire thereof, unless the consumer elects to purchase a meter: Provided further that the State Commission may, by notification, extend the said period of two years for a class or classes of persons or for such area as may be specified in that notification. (2) For proper accounting and audit in the generation, transmission and distribution or trading of electricity, the Authority may direct the installation of meters by a generating company or licensee at such stages of generation, transmission or distribution or trading of electricity and at such locations of generation, transmission or distribution or trading , as it may deem necessary. (3) If a person makes default in complying with the provisions contained in this section or the regulations made under sub-section (1), the Appropriate Commission may make such order as it thinks fit for requiring the default to be made good by the generating company or licensee or by any officers of a company or other association or any other person who is responsible for its default. The Authority shall perform such functions and duties as
the Central Government may prescribe or direct, and in particular to--
(a) advise the Central Government on the matters relating to the national electricity policy, formulate short-term and perspective plans for development of the electricity system and co-ordinate the activities of the planning agencies for the optimal utilisation of resources to subserve the interests of the national economy and to provide reliable and affordable electricity for all consumers; (b) specify the technical standards for construction of electrical plants, electric lines and connectivity to the grid; (c) specify the safety requirements for construction, operation and maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines; (d) specify the Grid Standards for operation and maintenance of transmission lines; (e) specify the conditions for installation of meters for transmission and supply of electricity; (f) promote and assist in the timely completion of schemes and projects for improving and augmenting the electricity system; (g) promote measures for advancing the skill of persons engaged in the electricity industry; (h) advise the Central Government on any matter on which its advice is sought or make recommendation to that Government on any matter if, in the opinion of the Authority, the recommendation would help in improving the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity; (i) collect and record the data concerning the generation, transmission, trading, distribution and utilisation of electricity and carry out studies relating to cost, efficiency, competitiveness and such like matters; (j) make public from time to time the information secured under this Act, and provide for the publication of reports and investigations; (k) promote research in matters affecting the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; (l) carry out, or cause to be carried out, any investigation for the purposes of generating or transmitting or distributing electricity; (m) advise any State Government, licensees or the generating companies on such matters which shall enable them to operate and maintain the electricity system under their ownership or control in an improved manner and where necessary, in co-ordination with any other Government, licensee or the generating company owning or having the control of another electricity system; (n) advise the Appropriate Government and the Appropriate Commission on all technical matters relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity; and (o) discharge such other functions as may be provided under this Act. |
