Central Advisory Committee
Section 80 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with central Advisory Committee. The Central Commission may, by notification, establish with effect from such date as it may specify in such notification, a Committee to be known as the Central Advisory Committee. The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
(1) The Central Commission may, by notification, establish with effect from such date as it may specify in such notification, a Committee to be known as the Central Advisory Committee.
(2) The Central Advisory Committee shall consist of not more than thirty-one members to represent the interests of commerce, industry, transport, agriculture, labour, consumers, non-governmental organisations and academic and research bodies in the electricity sector.
(3) The Chairperson of the Central Commission shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the Central Advisory Committee and the Members of that Commission and Secretary to the Government of India in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution System shall be the ex officio Members of the Committee.
Section 80, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 80
What does Section 80 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 80 of the Electricity Act is headed "Central Advisory Committee". The Central Commission may, by notification, establish with effect from such date as it may specify in such notification, a Committee to be known as the Central Advisory Committee.
How do I find court cases under Section 80 of the Electricity Act?
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When did Section 80 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 80 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 80, 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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