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Electricity Act, 2018 (No. 7 of 2018 Law).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Research Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Electricity Act, 1910 was amended and re-enacted to develop, reform, provide better customer service and meet the growing demand for electricity in the power generation, transmission, supply and distribution sectors. As it is appropriate and necessary to amend and rewrite the Electricity Act, 1910 (Act No. IX of 1910) to develop, reform, provide better customer service and meet the growing demand for electricity in the power generation, transmission, supply and distribution sectors. The government will take necessary measures for the renovation, development, introduction and purchase and sale of advanced technology and related works of power generation, transmission, supply and distribution system. The licensee shall provide the same quality of electricity to each customer in its supply area unless there is anything different in the terms of the license: Provided that if a customer requests to supply different quality electricity through a separate supply line by paying a fixed fee, the licensee may supply electricity of that quality to that customer.

Full text
English/Bengali
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repeals

Electricity Act, 1910 (Act No. IX of 1910).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1910 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX