Directions to generating companies
Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with directions to generating companies. The Appropriate Government may specify that a generating company shall, in extraordinary circumstances operate and maintain any generating station in accordance with the directions of that Government. The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
The Appropriate Government may specify that a generating company shall, in extraordinary circumstances operate and maintain any generating station in accordance with the directions of that Government.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this section, the expression "extraordinary circumstances" means circumstances arising out of threat to security of the State, public order or a natural calamity or such other circumstances arising in the public interest.
(2) The Appropriate Commission may offset the adverse financial impact of the directions referred to in sub-section (1) on any generating company in such manner as it considers appropriate.
Section 11, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Electricity Act is headed "Directions to generating companies". The Appropriate Government may specify that a generating company shall, in extraordinary circumstances operate and maintain any generating station in accordance with the directions of that Government.
How do I find court cases under Section 11 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 11, section 11 Electricity Act 2003, section 11 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 11 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 11, 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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