Constitution of Regional Load Despatch Centre
Section 27 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with constitution of Regional Load Despatch Centre. The Central Government shall establish a centre for each region to be known as the Regional Load Despatch Centre having territorial jurisdiction as determined by the Central Government in accordance with section 25 for the purposes of exercising the powers and discharging the functions under this Pa The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
(1) The Central Government shall establish a centre for each region to be known as the Regional Load Despatch Centre having territorial jurisdiction as determined by the Central Government in accordance with section 25 for the purposes of exercising the powers and discharging the functions under this Part.
(2) The Regional Load Despatch Centre shall be operated by a Government company or any authority or corporation established or constituted by or under any Central Act, as may be notified by the Central Government:
Provided that until a Government company or authority or corporation referred to in this sub-section is notified by the Central Government, the Central Transmission Utility shall operate the Regional Load Despatch Centre:
Provided further that no Regional Load Despatch Centre shall engage in the business of generation of electricity or trading in electricity.
Section 27, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Electricity Act is headed "Constitution of Regional Load Despatch Centre". The Central Government shall establish a centre for each region to be known as the Regional Load Despatch Centre having territorial jurisdiction as determined by the Central Government in accordance with section 25 for the purposes of exercising the powers and discharging the functions under this Pa
How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Electricity Act 2003, section 27 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 27 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 25 (Inter-State, regional and inter-regional transmission), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Grid Code, 2008 (2008), then Electricity Act, 2003 (2003).
When did Section 27 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 27, 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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