Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission
Section 84 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission. The Chairperson and the Members of the State Commission shall be persons of ability, integrity and standing who have adequate knowledge of, and have shown capacity in, dealing with problems relating to engineering, finance, commerce, economics, law or management. The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
(1) The Chairperson and the Members of the State Commission shall be persons of ability, integrity and standing who have adequate knowledge of, and have shown capacity in, dealing with problems relating to engineering, finance, commerce, economics, law or management.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the State Government may appoint any person as the Chairperson from amongst persons who is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court:
Provided that no appointment under this sub-section shall be made except after consultation with the Chief Justice of that High Court.
(3) The Chairperson or any other Member of the State Commission shall not hold any other office.
(4) The Chairperson shall be the Chief Executive of the State Commission.
Section 84, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 84
What does Section 84 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 84 of the Electricity Act is headed "Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission". The Chairperson and the Members of the State Commission shall be persons of ability, integrity and standing who have adequate knowledge of, and have shown capacity in, dealing with problems relating to engineering, finance, commerce, economics, law or management.
How do I find court cases under Section 84 of the Electricity Act?
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When did Section 84 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 84 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 84, 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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