TABLE OF CASES XXXI
I The Indian Electricity Act, 1910
PREAMBLE 1
PART I : PRELIMINARY
Short title, extent and commencement 7
Definitions 8
PART II : SUPPLY OF ENERGY
Licences
Grant of licences 32
State Amendments
Maharashtra and Gujarat 34
Maharashtra 34
Uttar Pradesh 35
Revocation or amendment of licences 44
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 46
Amendment of licences 57
Provisions where licence of a licensee is revoked 60
State Amendments
Assam 62
Bihar 62
Gujarat 63
Haryana 63
Madhya Pradesh 63
Maharashtra and Gujarat 63
Maharashtra 64
Uttar Pradesh 65
Purchase of undertakings 72
State Amendments
Assam 73
Bihar 74
Gujarat 75
Haryana 76
Madhya Pradesh 78
Maharashtra 79
Punjab 80
Uttar Pradesh 81
Revocation of licences and acquisition of undertaking
Vesting of the undertaking in the purchaser 94
State Amendments
Bihar 94
Gujarat 95
Haryana 95
Madhya Pradesh 95
Maharashtra 95
Uttar Pradesh 95
Determination of purchase price 100
State Amendments
Assam 101
Bihar 102
Gujarat 103
Haryana 104
Madhya Pradesh 107
Maharashtra 109
Uttar Pradesh 112
Power to take forcible delivery of possession of undertaking
State Amendments
Gujarat 122
Uttar Pradesh 123
Special provision for safeguarding the interest of the employees
State Amendments
West Bengal 124
Provisions where no purchase and licence revoked
with consent of licensee 127
Licensee not to purchase, or associate himself with, other
licensed undertakings or transfer his undertaking 128
General power for Government to vary terms of purchase 132
Annual accounts of licensee 133
Works
Provisions as to the opening and breaking-up of streets,
railways and tramways 137
Notice of new works 148
Alteration of pipes or wires 156
Laying of electric supply-lines or other works near sewers, pipes
or other electric supply-lines or works 162
Streets, railways, tramways, sewers, drains or tunnels broken up
to be reinstated without delay 168
Notice to telegraph-authority 172
Overhead lines 175
State Amendments
Gujarat 176
Maharashtra 176
Compensation for damage 180
Supply
Point where supply is delivered 183
Power for licensee to enter premises and to remove fittings or
other apparatus of licensee 184
State Amendments
Haryana 185
Tamil Nadu 186
Restrictions on licensee's controlling or interfering with
use of energy 191
Obligation on licensee to supply energy 198
Powers of State Government to give direction to a licensee
in regard to the supply of energy to certain class of consumers 206
Power to control the distribution and consumption of energy 213
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 214
Charges for energy to be made without undue preference 220
Discontinuance of supply to consumer neglecting to pay charge 225
State Amendments
Haryana 226
Tamil Nadu 226
West Bengal 227
Bar to jurisdiction of court etc.
State Amendments
West Bengal 245
Exemption of electric supply-lines or other apparatus from
attachment in certain cases 245
Meters 247
State Amendments
West Bengal 249
Supply of energy outside area of supply 264
PART II-A : TRANSMISSION OF ENERGY
Central Transmission Utility 267
State Transmission Utility 267
Grant of transmission license by the Central Government 268
Grant of transmission license by the State Government 269
Modified application of certain sections to transmission license
and transmission licensee 270
Laying of certain notification and order, etc. 270
Grant of Transmission License
Power of State Government to make rules
State Amendments
Karnataka 274
PART III : SUPPLY, TRANSMISSION AND USE OF ENERGY BY NON-LICENSEES
Sanction required by non-licensees in certain cases 275
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 276
Purchase price of undertaking of sanction-holder purchased
according to sanction
State Amendments
Gujarat 281
Revocation of sanction given under Section 28
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 282
Power for non-licensees to break up streets 282
Application of Section 18 to overhead lines maintained by railways 285
Control of transmission and use of energy 286
State Amendments
Karnataka 288
PART IV : GENERAL
Protective clauses
Protection of railways and canals, docks, wharves and piers 293
Protection of telegraphic, telephonic and electric-signalling lines 295
Notice of accidents and inquiries 299
Prohibition of connection with earth, and power for
Government to interfere in certain cases of default 304
Administration and rules
Advisory Boards 310
Appointment of Electrical Inspectors 313
State Amendments
West Bengal 313
Central Electricity Board 318
[Deleted ] 321
Power for Board to make rules 321
Power of State Government to establish bodies for licensing purpose
State Amendments
Andhra Pradesh 324
Further provisions respecting rules 324
Criminal offences and procedure
Theft of energy 327
State Amendments
Haryana 328
Tamil Nadu 328
Uttar Pradesh 328
West Bengal 330
Abetment 340
State Amendments
Haryana 340
Tamil Nadu 340
Power to enter premises etc. for search and seizure
Unauthorised reconnection of electric supply-line
State Amendments
West Bengal 341
Penalty for maliciously wasting energy or injuring works 341
Penalty for unauthorised supply of energy by non-licensees 344
Penalty for unauthorised transmission of energy 345
Penalty for illegal or defective supply or for
non-compliance with order 346
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 347
West Bengal 348
Penalty for refusal or failure to deliver possession of ndertaking or its
property and for obstructing the taking of possession thereof
State Amendments
Gujarat 350
Penalty for damaging or removing etc., any part of undertaking
after service of notice under Section 6 or for furnishing false information
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 351
Penalty for refusal or failure to deliver possession of undertaking
or its property and for obstructing the taking of possession thereof
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 351
Penalty for illegal transmission or use of energy 352
Penalty for interference with meters of licensee's works and
for improper use of energy 353
State Amendments
Haryana 354
Tamil Nadu 355
Uttar Pradesh 356
West Bengal 356
Abetment
State Amendments
Haryana 359
Penalty for extinguishing public lamps 360
Penalty for negligently wasting energy or injuring works 361
Penalty for offences not otherwise provided for 361
State Amendments
Tamil Nadu 362
Penalties not to affect other liabilities 365
State Amendments
Tamil Nadu 365
Penalties where works belong to Government 367
State Amendments
Haryana 367
Tamil Nadu 367
Offences by companies 367
Certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 372
Institution of prosecutions 372
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 372
Certain offences to be cognizable
Summary trial
State Amendments
Haryana 379
Certain offences under the Act to be cognizable
State Amendments
Tamil Nadu 379
Offences to be cognizable
State Amendments
West Bengal 379
Supplementary
Exercise in certain cases of powers of telegraph authority 379
State Amendments
Karnataka 380
State Government to have powers and obligations of
licensee under this Act 390
Arbitration 391
Service of notices, orders or documents 401
Recovery of sums recoverable under certain provisions of Act 403
State Amendments
Karnataka 404
Maharashtra and Gujarat 404
Delegation of certain functions of State Government
to Electrical Inspectors 406
Protection for Acts done in good faith 407
Amendment of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 410
Repeals and savings 412
THE SCHEDULE-Provisions to be deemed to be incorporated with,
and to form part of, every licence granted under Part II,
so far as not added to, varied or excepted by the licence 413
II The Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948
PREAMBLE 453
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTORY
Short title, extent and commencement 454
State Amendments
Pondicherry 455
Interpretation 457
CHAPTER II : THE CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
Constitution of the Central Electricity Authority 472
Power to require accounts, statistics and returns 478
Directions by Central Government to the Authority 479
Power of Central Government to make rules 479
Power of Authority to make regulations 481
CHAPTER III : STATE ELECTRICITY BOARDS, GENERATING COMPANIES, STATE ELECTRICITY CONSULTATIVE COUNCILS AND LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Constitution and composition of State Electricity Boards 482
State Amendments
Himachal Pradesh 483
Inter-State agreement to extend Board's jurisdiction to another State 487
State Amendments
Pondicherry 487
Effect of inter-State agreement 488
State Amendments
Pondicherry 488
Term of office and conditions for re-appointment of
members of the Board 489
State Amendments
Karnataka 489
Members not to hold interest in certain concerns 489
Removal or suspension of members 491
Power of State Government to declare certain transactions void 495
Temporary absence of members 496
Incorporation of Board 497
Board may have capital structure 499
Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Board 499
Meetings of the Board 499
Appointment of staff 500
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 500
Objects, jurisdiction etc., of Generating Companies 505
State Electricity Consultative Council 507
Local Advisory Committee 510
CHAPTER IV : POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE ELECTRICITY BOARDS AND GENERATING COMPANIES
General duties of the Board 511
Duties of Generating Company 514
Powers of the Board to supply electricity 515
Power to Board to engage in certain undertakings 519
Leasing out, etc., of generating stations 520
Powers of Board in relation to water-power 521
Power to Board to conduct investigations 522
Loans by Board to licensees 522
Power to Board to contribute to certain associations 523
Consulting engineers 523
Board to have powers and obligations of licensee under
Act 9 of 1910 523
Applicability of the provisions of Act 9 of 1910 to
Generating Company 529
Other functions of the Board 532
State Amendments
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh 532
CHAPTER V : THE WORKS AND TRADING PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD AND THE GENERATING COMPANY
Preparation and sanctioning of schemes 533
Submission of schemes for concurrence of Authority, etc. 535
Matters to be considered by the Authority 538
Concurrence of Authority to scheme submitted to it by
Board or Generating Company 540
Power to alter or extend schemes 542
Provisions applicable to scheme prepared by State Government 543
Controlled stations 543
Supply by the Board to licensees owning generating stations 545
Power to Board to close down generating stations 546
Purchase of generating stations or undertakings or main
transmission lines by the Board 548
[Provision of new generating stations] [Omitted ] 552
Operation of Board's generating stations 552
Provision regarding connections with main transmission
lines purchased by the Board 554
Use of transmission lines 555
State Amendments
Karnataka 555
Powers to Board for placing wires, poles, etc. 558
Power to Board to enter into arrangement for purchase or
sale of electricity under certain conditions 562
Terms, conditions and tariff for sale of electricity
by Generating Company 564
Restriction on establishment of new generating stations or
major additions or replacement of plant in generating stations 569
Power to Board to enter upon and shut down generating
stations in certain circumstances 577
The Grid Tariff 580
Power to Board to make alternative arrangements with licensees 584
Security
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 585
Power to licensee to carry out arrangements under this Act 586
Provision for the sale of electricity by the Board to
persons other than licensees 586
State Amendments
Karnataka 587
Kerala 588
West Bengal 588
Power of the Board to revise certain tariffs
State Amendments
Orissa 614
Rajasthan 615
Validation of certain tariffs etc.
Price for supply of electricity
Recovery of dues as public demand in certain circumstances
State Amendments
West Bengal 616
Board not to supply electricity in certain circumstances 617
Provisional payments 618
Lower limit of power factor in supply by Board 619
Provision of accommodation and right of way 620
Power to Board to connect meters, etc., to apparatus of licensees 620
Compliance of directions of the Regional Electricity Board, etc.,
by licensees or generating companies 621
State Amendments
Karnataka 623
Leases of generating stations 626
Licensee's charges to consumers 627
Rating committees 634
Power of rating committee to call for information, etc. 645
Power to direct amortisation and tariffs policies of licensees
being local authorities 645
CHAPTER VI : THE BOARD'S FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
General principles for Board's Finance 647
Board to assume obligations of State Government in respect
of matters to which this Act applies 650
State Amendments
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh 651
Uttar Pradesh 651
Period of limitation extended in certain cases 657
Annual financial statement 659
Restriction on unbudgeted expenditure 660
Subventions to the Board 661
Loans to the Board 661
Power of Board to borrow 661
Guarantee of loans 663
Conversion of amount of loans into capital 664
Priority of liabilities of the Board 665
Interest on loans advanced by State Government to be paid
only after other expenses 666
Charging of depreciation by Board 667
Accounts and audit 668
CHAPTER VII : MISCELLANEOUS
Effect of other laws 670
[Rights and options to purchase under Act 9 of
1910 to vest in Board] [Repealed ] 672
Water-power concessions to be granted only to the Board
or a Generating Company 672
Co-ordination between the Board's schemes and
multi-purpose schemes 672
Powers of entry 672
Annual reports, statistics and returns 673
Annual reports and accounts of Generating Company 675
Arbitration 676
Penalties 685
Source from which fines may be paid 688
Offences by companies 688
Cognizance of offences 689
Power to make rules 693
State Amendments
Karnataka 694
Directions by the State Government 694
Power to make regulations 698
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 699
Laying of notification before the State Legislature 707
Provision relating to income-tax and super-tax 708
[Members and officers and other employees] of the
Board to be public servants 708
Protection to persons acting under this Act 710
Mode of proof of documents of the Board
State Amendments
Uttar Pradesh 712
Saving of application of Act 712
THE FIRST SCHEDULE 713
THE SECOND SCHEDULE 726
THE THIRD SCHEDULE 727
THE FOURTH SCHEDULE 732
THE FIFTH SCHEDULE 733
THE SIXTH SCHEDULE 735
State Amendments
West Bengal 742
THE SEVENTH SCHEDULE [Omitted] 754
THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE 755
THE NINTH SCHEDULE 756
III Indian Electricity Rules, 1956
CHAPTER I : PRELIMINARY
Short title and commencement 759
Definitions 759
Authorization 763
CHAPTER II : INSPECTORS
Qualifications of Inspectors 765
Appointment of officers to assist the Inspectors 766
Qualifications of officers appointed to assist the Inspectors 766
Entry and inspection 767
Appeals 767
Amount of fees 768
Incidence of fees recoverable in the cases of dispute 768
Submission of records 768
List of consumers 769
CHAPTER III : LICENCE
Application for licence 769
Copies of maps and draft licence for public inspection 770
Contents of draft licence 770
Form of draft licence 770
Advertisement of application and contents thereof 771
Amendment of draft licence 771
Local inquiries 771
Approval of draft licence 771
Notification of grant of licence 771
Date of commencement of licence 772
Deposit of maps 772
Deposit of printed copies 772
Application for written consent of State Government in certain cases 772
Amendment of licence 772
Sale of plans 773
Preparation and submission of accounts 773
Model conditions of supply 773
Forms of requisitions 773
CHAPTER IV : GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Construction, installation, protection, operation and maintenance
of electric supply lines and apparatus 774
Service lines and apparatus on consumer's premises 774
Cut-out on consumer's premises 775
Identification of earthed and earthed neutral conductors and
position of switches and cut-outs therein 775
Earthed terminal on consumer's premises 776
Accessibility of bare conductors 777
Danger notices 777
Handling of electric supply lines and apparatus 777
Supply to vehicles, cranes, etc. 778
Cables for portable or transportable apparatus 778
Cables protected by bituminous materials 778
Street boxes 779
Distinction of different circuits 779
Distinction of the installations having more than one feed 779
Accidental charge 779
Provisions applicable to protective equipment 779
Instructions for restoration of persons suffering from electric shock 780
Intimation of Accident 781
Precautions to be adopted by consumers, owners, occupiers,
electrical contractors, electrical workmen and suppliers 781
Periodical inspection and testing of consumer's installation 783
CHAPTER V : GENERAL CONDITIONS RELATING TO SUPPLY AND USE OF ENERGY
Testing of consumer's installation 784
Precautions against leakage before connection 785
Leakage on consumer's premises 785
Supply and use of energy 785
Additional provisions for supply and use of energy in multi-storeyed
buildings (more than 15 metres in height) 787
Provisions applicable to medium, high or extra-high
voltage installations 787
Appeal to Inspector in regard to defects 789
Cost of inspection and test of consumer's installation 789
Declared voltage of supply to consumer 789
Declared frequency of supply to consumer 790
Sealing of meters and cut-outs 790
Meters, maximum demand indicators and other apparatus
on consumer's premises 790
Point of commencement of supply 791
Precautions against failure of supply: Notice of failures 791
CHAPTER VI : ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINES, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGES
Test for resistance of insulation 792
Connection with earth 792
Earth leakage protective device 794
Systems at medium voltage 794
CHAPTER VII : ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINES, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH AND EXTRA-HIGH VOLTAGES
Approval by Inspector 795
Use of energy at high and extra-high voltage 795
Additional provisions for use of energy at high and extra-high voltage 798
Testing, Operation and Maintenance 799
Metal sheathed electric supply lines: Precautions
against excess leakage 799
Connection with earth 800
General conditions as to transformation and control of energy 801
Pole type sub-stations 801
Condensers 802
Additional provisions for supply to high voltage
luminous tube sign installation 802
Additional provisions for supply to high voltage electrode boilers 803
Supply to X-Ray and high frequency installation 803
CHAPTER VIII : OVER-HEAD LINES, UNDERGROUND CABLES AND GENERATING STATIONS
Material and strength 805
Joints 806
Maximum stresses: Factors of safety 806
Clearance above ground of the lowest conductor 807
Clearance between conductors and trolley wires 807
Clearance from buildings of low and medium voltage
lines and service lines 808
Clearance from buildings of high and extra-high voltage lines 808
Conductors at different voltages on same supports 809
Erection of or alteration to buildings, structures, flood banks
and elevation of roads 809
Transporting and Storing of material near over-head lines 810
Clearances: General 810
Routes: Proximity to aerodromes 811
Maximum intervals between supports 811
Conditions to apply where telecommunication lines and power
lines are carried on same supports 811
Lines crossing or approaching each other 812
Guarding 813
Service-lines from over-head lines 814
Earthing 814
Safety and protective devices 815
Protection against lightning 816
Unused over-head lines 816
CHAPTER IX : ELECTRIC TRACTION
Additional rules for electric traction 816
Voltage of supply to vehicle 817
Insulation of lines 817
Insulation of returns 817
Proximity to metallic pipes, etc. 817
Difference of potential on return 817
Leakage on conduit system 817
Leakage on system other than conduit system 818
Passengers not to have access to electric circuit 818
Current density in rails 818
Isolation of sections 818
Minimum size and strength of trolley-wire 818
Height of trolley-wire and length of span 818
Earthing of guard wires 818
Proximity to magnetic observatories and laboratories 819
Records 819
CHAPTER X : ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED IN MINES AND OIL-FIELDS
Application of Chapter 819
Responsibility for observance 820
Notices 820
Plans 821
Lighting, communications and fire precautions 821
Isolation and fixing of transformer, switchgear etc. 821
Method of earthing 821
Protective equipment 822
Earthing metal, etc. 822
Voltage Limits 822
Transformers 823
Switchgear and terminals 823
Disconnection of supply 823
Cables 824
Flexible cables 825
Portable and transportable machines 826
Sundry precautions 827
Precautions where gas exists 827
Shot-firing 830
Signalling 830
Haulage 831
Earthing of neutral points 831
Supervision 831
Exemptions 832
CHAPTER XI : MISCELLANEOUS
Relaxation by Government 832
Relaxation by Inspector 832
Supply and use of energy by non-licensees and others 833
Responsibility of Agents and Managers 833
Mode of entry 833
Penalty for breaking seal 833
Penalty for breach of Rule 44-A 833
Penalty for breach of Rule 45 833
Penalty for breach of Rule 82 834
Penalty for breach of Rules 77, 79 or 80 834
Penalty for breach of rules 834
Application of rules 834
Repeal 834
Annexures
ANNEXURE I -Specification relating to the deposition
of Silver [Rule 2(1)] 835
ANNEXURE II -Scale of fees for comparison with the Govt of India
standards referred to in Rule 2(1) [Rule 7(1)] 835
ANNEXURE III -Model Form of Draft Licence under the
Indian Electricity Act, 1910 [Rule 14] 835
ANNEXURE IV -Summary of Technical and Financial Particulars
[Rule 26(3)] 839
ANNEXURE V -Model Form of Accounts [Section 11
and Rule 26(3)] 842
No I -Statement of Share and Loan Capital for the year
ended 31st March, 19 842
No I-A(1) -Statement of Loans raised and redeemed for the
year ended 31st March, 19 844
No I-A(2) -Statement of Loan and other capital for
the year ended 31st March, 19 845
No II -Statement of Capital Expenditure for the year
ended 31st March, 19 845
No II-A -Statement showing the written-down cost of
fixed assets retired on account of Obsolescence, Inadequacy,
Superfluity, etc. 849
No III -Statement of operating revenues for the year
ended 31st March, 19 850
No IV -Statement of operating expenses for the year
ended 31st March, 19 851
No V -Statement of provision for depreciation for the year
ended 31st March, 19 860
No VI -Statement of contingencies reserve for the year
ended 31st March, 19 861
No VII -Statement of development reserve account for the year
ended 31st March, 19 862
No VIII -Statement of tariffs and dividends control reserve account for
the year ended 31st March, 19 863
No IX -Statement of consumers' rebate reserve account for
the year ended 31st March, 19 863
No X -Statement of special appropriations permitted by State Government
for the year ended 31st March, 19 863
No XI -Statement of Net Revenue and Appropriations Account for
the year ended 31st March, 19 864
No XII -General Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 19 866
ANNEXURE VI -Model Form of Draft Conditions of Supply 868
ANNEXURE VII -Form of requisition under Clause V(4) of the
Schedule to the Act 879
ANNEXURE VIII -Form of requisition for supply of energy under
Clause VI(5) of the Schedule of the Act 879
ANNEXURE IX -Form of Order under Rule 5(4) or Rule 46(2) 881
ANNEXURE IX-A -Model Forms of Inspection Report [Rule 46] 882
ANNEXURE X -Form of Annual Return of Mines [Rule 111] 893
ANNEXURE XI -Form of Annual Return for Oilfields [Rule 111] 894
ANNEXURE XII -Log sheet for Mines and Oilfields [Rule 131 (5)] 896
ANNEXURE XIII -Form for Reporting Electrical Accidents [Rule 44-A] 896
ANNEXURE XIV -Guidelines for providing training as required under
Rule 3(2-A), Syllabus and Courses 897
IV Central Electricity Authority Regulations, 1979
V Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998
CHAPTER I : PRELIMINARY
Short title, extent and commencement 919
Definitions 919
CHAPTER II : CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Establishment and incorporation of Central Commission 920
Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and other
Members of Central Commission 921
Constitution of Selection Committee to recommend Members 921
Term of office, salary and allowances and other conditions
of service of Chairperson and Members 922
Removal of Members 923
Officers of Central Commission and other staff 924
Proceedings of Central Commission 924
Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Central Commission 925
Expenses of Central Commission to be charged upon
Consolidated Fund of India 925
Powers of Central Commission 925
CHAPTER III : POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CENTRAL COMMISSION
Functions of Central Commission 925
Central Advisory Committee 926
Objects of Central Advisory Committee 926
Appeal to High Court in certain cases 926
CHAPTER IV : STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Establishment and incorporation of State Commission 927
Constitution of Selection Committee by State Government 927
Term of office, salary and allowances and other conditions
of service of Chairperson and Members 928
Removal of Members 929
Officers of State Commission and other staff 930
CHAPTER V : POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF STATE COMMISSION
Functions of State Commission 930
Application of certain provisions relating to Central Commission to
State Commissions 931
State Advisory Committee 932
Objects of State Advisory Committee 932
Representation before State Commission 932
Appeal to High Court in certain cases 932
CHAPTER VI : ENERGY TARIFF
Determination of tariff by Central Commission 932
Determination of tariff by State Commission 933
Reasons for deviation by Commissions 934
CHAPTER VII : ACCOUNTS, AUDIT AND REPORTS
Budget of Central Commission 934
Accounts and audit of Central Commission 934
Budget of State Commission 935
Accounts and audit of State Commission 935
Annual Report of Central Commission 935
Annual Report of State Commission 935
CHAPTER VIII : MISCELLANEOUS
Transparency in Commissions 936
Directions by Central Government 936
Directions by State Government 936
Members, officers and employees of Central Commission
to be public servants 936
Special provision relating to the Orissa Electricity Reform Act,
1995 or Haryana State Electricity Reform Act, 1997 936
Proceedings before Commission 936
Protection of action taken in good faith 936
Punishment for non-compliance with orders or directions
under the Act 936
Punishment for non-compliance with directions given
by a Commission 937
Power of seizure 937
Offences by companies 937
Cognizance of offences 938
Inconsistency in laws 938
Delegation 938
Amendment of Act 54 of 1948 938
Overriding effect 939
Power to give directions 939
Power of Central Government to makes rules 939
Power of Central Commission to make regulations 939
Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament 940
Power of State Government to make rules 940
Power of State Commission to make regulations 940
Rules and regulations to be laid before State Legislature 941
Power to remove difficulties 941
Repeal and saving 941
NOTIFICATIONS 941
VI Central Electricity Regulatory Commission General Rules, 1999
Short title and commencement 943
Definitions 943
Preparation of Annual Report 943
Submission of Annual Report 943
SCHEDULE 943
VII Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 1999
CHAPTER I : GENERAL
Short title, commencement and interpretation 944
Definitions 944
Commission's office, office hours and sittings Language of the Commission
Commission to have seal of its own 945
Officers of the Commission 945
Recognition for Consumer Associations
CHAPTER II : GENERAL RULES CONCERNING THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION
Proceedings, etc. before the Commission 947
Quorum and sitting in Benches 947
Attendance by members and voting 947
Authority to represent 947
Initiation of proceedings
Petitions and pleadings before the Commission 948
General headings 948
Affidavit in support
Presentation and scrutiny of the petitions
Service of notices and processes issued by the Commission
Filing of reply, opposition, objections, etc.
Hearing of the matter
Powers of the Commission to call for furtherinformation, evidence, etc.
Reference of issues to others
Procedure to be followed where any party does not appear
Orders of the Commission
Inspection of records of proceedings and supply of certified copies
Interim orders 954
CHAPTER III : ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES
CHAPTER IV : INVESTIGATION, INQUIRY, COLLECTION OF INFORMATION, ETC.
CHAPTER V : TARIFF REGULATIONS
CHAPTER VI : GENERAL RULES CONCERNING PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATED OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEM AND GRANT OF TRANSMISSION LICENCE
CHAPTER VII : MISCELLANEOUS
Time-limit for disposal of petitions 959
Advisory Committee 959
Review of the decisions, directions, and orders 959
Continuance of Proceeding after death, etc. 959
Proceedings to be open to public
Publication of petition 960
Inspection of Commission's records and confidentiality 961
Issue of orders and directions on procedures 961
Saving of inherent power of the Commission
General power to amend 961
Power to remove difficulties 962
Extension or abridgment of time prescribed 962
Effect of non-compliance 962
Costs 962
Enforcement of orders passed by the Commission 962
FORMS 962
VIII Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order, 1999
Short title and commencement 964
Place of Office and working hours of the Commission 964
Authentication of orders 964
Seal of the Commission 964
Presentation of petitions, applications, replies etc. 965
Authority to represent before the Commission 965
Seal of the Commission with receipt stamp 965
Communication of defects 965
Grant of certified copies 966
Inspection of Records 967
Fee on petitions, applications, etc. 967
SCHEDULE 968
ANNEXURES 968
IX Fee for the Services of Electrical Inspectors
X Electricity Laws and the Consumer Protection Act, 1986
SUBJECT INDEX 999
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