The Electricity Act, 2003 is a comprehensive Bare Act with comments that provides the statutory framework governing generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and regulation of electricity in India. Enacted to consolidate laws relating to the electricity sector, the Act focuses on promoting competition, protecting consumer interests, and ensuring transparent regulatory mechanisms. This updated 2026 edition incorporates amendments introduced by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 and presents the Electricity Rules, 2005 as amended up to September 2025, offering an accurate and current reference on electricity law.
Key Features
- Bare Act text supported by concise and practice-oriented comments
- Updated with amendments under the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
- Includes the Electricity Rules, 2005 with latest amendments
- Covers regulatory powers, licensing, tariffs, and adjudication mechanisms
- Incorporates Supreme Court guidelines relevant to electricity law
- Structured layout for quick reference and practical application
- Updated edition reflecting the latest statutory notifications
- Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co.
This book is highly useful for advocates, electricity law practitioners, regulatory professionals, power sector companies, government authorities, judicial service aspirants, law students, academicians, and legal researchers who require an authoritative and updated reference on electricity regulation in India. Its clear presentation and inclusion of rules and judicial guidance make it especially valuable for compliance, advisory work, litigation, academic study, and examination preparation.