# The Electricity Act, 2003, Section 13: Power to exempt

- Act: The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003)
- In force from: 2003-06-10
- Ministry: Ministry of Power
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/electricity-act-2003/section/13/

## Text

The Appropriate Commission may, on the recommendations of the Appropriate Government, in accordance with the national policy formulated under section 5 and in the public interest, direct, by notification that subject to such conditions and restrictions, if any, and for such period or periods, as may be specified in the notification, the provisions of section 12 shall not apply to any local authority, Panchayat Institution, users association, co-operative societies, non-governmental organisations, or franchisees.

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