Agreements with respect to supply or purchase of electricity
Section 49 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with agreements with respect to supply or purchase of electricity. Where the Appropriate Commission has allowed open access to certain consumers under section 42, such consumers, notwithstanding the provisions contained in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 62, may enter into an agreement with any person for supply or purchase of electricity on such terms and The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
Where the Appropriate Commission has allowed open access to certain consumers under section 42, such consumers, notwithstanding the provisions contained in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 62, may enter into an agreement with any person for supply or purchase of electricity on such terms and conditions (including tariff) as may be agreed upon by them.
Section 49, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 49
What does Section 49 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 49 of the Electricity Act is headed "Agreements with respect to supply or purchase of electricity". Where the Appropriate Commission has allowed open access to certain consumers under section 42, such consumers, notwithstanding the provisions contained in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 62, may enter into an agreement with any person for supply or purchase of electricity on such terms and
How do I find court cases under Section 49 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 49, section 49 Electricity Act 2003, section 49 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 49 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 42 (Duties of distribution licensee and open access), section 62 (Determination of tariff), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 49 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 49 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 49, 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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