Section107
The Electricity Act, 2003

Directions by Central Government

In force From 10 Jun 2003 Act 36 of 2003 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 2003 Ministry Power Enacted 26 May 2003 In force 10 Jun 2003

Section 107 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with directions by Central Government. In the discharge of its functions, the Central Commission shall be guided by such directions in matters of policy involving public interest as the Central Government may give to it in writing. The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.

(1) In the discharge of its functions, the Central Commission shall be guided by such directions in matters of policy involving public interest as the Central Government may give to it in writing.

(2) If any question arises as to whether any such direction relates to a matter of policy involving public interest, the decision of the Central Government thereon shall be final.

Section 107, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).

Questions about Section 107

What does Section 107 of the Electricity Act deal with?

Section 107 of the Electricity Act is headed "Directions by Central Government". In the discharge of its functions, the Central Commission shall be guided by such directions in matters of policy involving public interest as the Central Government may give to it in writing.

How do I find court cases under Section 107 of the Electricity Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Electricity Act 2003 107, section 107 Electricity Act 2003, section 107 of the Electricity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 107 of the Electricity Act come into force?

Section 107 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 107, came into force on 10 Jun 2003, having been enacted on 26 May 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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