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Electricity Act, 2003 (Act No. 36 of 2003).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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