Compliance of directions
Section 33 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with compliance of directions. The State Load Despatch Centre in a State may give such directions and exercise such supervision and control as may be required for ensuring the integrated grid operations and for achieving the maximum economy and efficiency in the operation of power system in that State. The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
(1) The State Load Despatch Centre in a State may give such directions and exercise such supervision and control as may be required for ensuring the integrated grid operations and for achieving the maximum economy and efficiency in the operation of power system in that State.
(2) Every licensee, generating company, generating station, sub-station and any other person connected with the operation of the power system shall comply with the directions issued by the State Load Depatch Centre under sub-section (1).
(3) The State Load Despatch Centre shall comply with the directions of the Regional Load Despatch Centre.
(4) If any dispute arises with reference to the quality of electricity or safe, secure and integrated operation of the State grid or in relation to any direction given under sub-section (1), it shall be referred to the State Commission for decision:
Provided that pending the decision of the State Commission, the directions of the State Load Despatch Centre shall be complied with by the licensee or generating company.
(5) If any licensee, generating company or any other person fails to comply with the directions issued under sub-section (1), he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding rupees five lacs.
Section 33, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 33
What does Section 33 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 33 of the Electricity Act is headed "Compliance of directions". The State Load Despatch Centre in a State may give such directions and exercise such supervision and control as may be required for ensuring the integrated grid operations and for achieving the maximum economy and efficiency in the operation of power system in that State.
How do I find court cases under Section 33 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 33, section 33 Electricity Act 2003, section 33 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 33 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 3 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Authorized Consumer Representative) Regulations, 2016 (2016), then JERC Notification dated 07.08.2010 (2010).
When did Section 33 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 33 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 33, 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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