Electricity Act, 2003 (Act No. 36 of 2003). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to development of electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest of consumers and supply of electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariffs, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies, constitution of Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory commissions and establishment of an Appellate Tribunal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Renewable energy Institution Internal trade Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act is to regulate the generation, distribution, transmission and trading of electricity. Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003). Legislation | India | 2003 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 26 of 2007). Legislation | India | 2007 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX