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The Electricity Act, 2003

National policy on stand alone systems for rural areas and non-conventional energy systems

In force From 10 Jun 2003 Act 36 of 2003 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 2003 Ministry Power Enacted 26 May 2003 In force 10 Jun 2003 Instruments 31

Section 4 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with national policy on stand alone systems for rural areas and non-conventional energy systems. The Central Government shall, after consultation with the State Governments, prepare and notify a national policy, permitting stand alone systems (including those based on renewable sources of energy and other non-conventional sources of energy) for rural areas. The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.

The Central Government shall, after consultation with the State Governments, prepare and notify a national policy, permitting stand alone systems (including those based on renewable sources of energy and other non-conventional sources of energy) for rural areas.

Section 4, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Electricity Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Electricity Act is headed "National policy on stand alone systems for rural areas and non-conventional energy systems". The Central Government shall, after consultation with the State Governments, prepare and notify a national policy, permitting stand alone systems (including those based on renewable sources of energy and other non-conventional sources of energy) for rural areas.

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Electricity Act 2003, section 4 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 4 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2013. (2013).

When did Section 4 of the Electricity Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 4, 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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