Directions to Joint Commission
Section 109 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with directions to Joint Commission. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, where any Joint Commission is established under section 83-- (a) the Government of the State, for which the Joint Commission is established, shall be competent to give any direction under this Act only in cases where such direction relates to matter wi The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, where any Joint Commission is established under section 83--
(a) the Government of the State, for which the Joint Commission is established, shall be competent to give any direction under this Act only in cases where such direction relates to matter within the exclusive territorial jurisdiction of the State;
(b) the Central Government alone shall be competent to give any direction under this Act where such direction relates to a matter within the territorial jurisdiction of two or more States or pertaining to a Union territory if the participating Governments fail to reach an agreement or the participating States or majority of them request the Central Government to issue such directions.
Section 109, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 109
What does Section 109 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 109 of the Electricity Act is headed "Directions to Joint Commission". Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, where any Joint Commission is established under section 83-- (a) the Government of the State, for which the Joint Commission is established, shall be competent to give any direction under this Act only in cases where such direction relates to matter wi
How do I find court cases under Section 109 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 109, section 109 Electricity Act 2003, section 109 of the Electricity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 109 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 83 (Joint Commission), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 109 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 109 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 109, 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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