Control of transmission and use of electricity
Section 54 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with control of transmission and use of electricity. Save as otherwise exempted under this Act, no person other than the Central Transmission Utility or a State Transmission Utility, or a licensee shall transmit or use electricity at a rate exceeding two hundred and fifty watts and one hundred volts-- (a) in any street, or (b) in any place,-- (i) in w The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
(1) Save as otherwise exempted under this Act, no person other than the Central Transmission Utility or a State Transmission Utility, or a licensee shall transmit or use electricity at a rate exceeding two hundred and fifty watts and one hundred volts--
(a) in any street, or
(b) in any place,--
(i) in which one hundred or more persons are ordinarily likely to be assembled; or
(ii) which is a factory within the meaning of the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948) or a mine within the meaning of the Mines Act, 1952 (35 of 1952); or
(iii) to which the State Government, by general or special order, declares the provisions of this sub-section to apply,
without giving, before the commencement of transmission or use of electricity, not less than seven days' notice in writing of his intention to the Electrical Inspector and to the District Magistrate or the Commissioner of Police, as the case may be, containing particulars of the electrical installation and plant, if any, the nature and the purpose of supply and complying with such of the provisions of Part XVII of this Act, as may be applicable:
Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to electricity used for the public carriage of passengers, animals or goods, on, or for the lighting or ventilation of the rolling stock of any railway or tramway subject to the provisions of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).
(2) Where any difference or dispute arises as to whether a place is or is not one in which one hundred or more persons are ordinarily likely to be assembled, the matter shall be referred to the State Government, and the decision of the State Government thereon shall be final.
(3) The provisions of this section shall be binding on the Government.
Section 54, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 54
What does Section 54 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 54 of the Electricity Act is headed "Control of transmission and use of electricity". Save as otherwise exempted under this Act, no person other than the Central Transmission Utility or a State Transmission Utility, or a licensee shall transmit or use electricity at a rate exceeding two hundred and fifty watts and one hundred volts-- (a) in any street, or (b) in any place,-- (i) in w
How do I find court cases under Section 54 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 54, section 54 Electricity Act 2003, section 54 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 54 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently This Regulation repealed as on 08.06.2023--Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety & Electric Supply) Amendment Regulations, 2015 (2015).
When did Section 54 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 54 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 54, 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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