Coordination forum
Section 166 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with coordination forum. The Central Government shall constitute a coordination forum consisting of the Chairperson of the Central Commission and Members thereof, the Chairperson of the Authority, representatives of generating companies and transmission licensees engaged in inter-State transmission of electricity for smooth The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
The Central Government shall constitute a coordination forum consisting of the Chairperson of the Central Commission and Members thereof, the Chairperson of the Authority, representatives of generating companies and transmission licensees engaged in inter-State transmission of electricity for smooth and coordinated development of the power system in the country.
(2) The Central Government shall also constitute a forum of regulators consisting of the Chairperson of the Central Commission and Chairpersons of the State Commissions.
(3) The Chairperson of the Central Commission shall be the Chairperson of the Forum of regulators referred to in sub-section (2).
(4) The State Government shall constitute a Coordination Forum consisting of the Chairperson of the State Commission and Members thereof representatives of the generating companies, transmission licensee and distribution licensees engaged in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in that State for smooth and coordinated development of the power system in the State.
(5) There shall be a committee in each district to be constituted by the Appropriate Government--
(a) to coordinate and review the extension of electrification in each district;
(b) to review the quality of power supply and consumer satisfaction;
(c) to promote energy efficiency and its conservation.
Section 166, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 166
What does Section 166 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 166 of the Electricity Act is headed "Coordination forum". The Central Government shall constitute a coordination forum consisting of the Chairperson of the Central Commission and Members thereof, the Chairperson of the Authority, representatives of generating companies and transmission licensees engaged in inter-State transmission of electricity for smooth
How do I find court cases under Section 166 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 166, section 166 Electricity Act 2003, section 166 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 166 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently The Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (2022), then Forum of Regulators Rules, 2005 (2005).
When did Section 166 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 166 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 166, 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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