Arbitration
Section 158 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with arbitration. Where any matter is, by or under this Act, directed to be determined by arbitration, the matter shall, unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the licence of a licensee, be determined by such person or persons as the Appropriate Commission may nominate in that behalf on the application of eithe The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
Where any matter is, by or under this Act, directed to be determined by arbitration, the matter shall, unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the licence of a licensee, be determined by such person or persons as the Appropriate Commission may nominate in that behalf on the application of either party; but in all other respects the arbitration shall be subject to the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (26 of 1996).
Section 158, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 158
What does Section 158 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 158 of the Electricity Act is headed "Arbitration". Where any matter is, by or under this Act, directed to be determined by arbitration, the matter shall, unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the licence of a licensee, be determined by such person or persons as the Appropriate Commission may nominate in that behalf on the application of eithe
How do I find court cases under Section 158 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 158, section 158 Electricity Act 2003, section 158 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 158 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (General Conditions of Trading Licence) Regulations, 2004 (2004).
When did Section 158 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 158 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 158, 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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