Delegation
Section 97 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with delegation. The Appropriate Commission may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any Member, Secretary, officer of the Appropriate Commission or any other person subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and functions under this Act (except the power The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
The Appropriate Commission may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any Member, Secretary, officer of the Appropriate Commission or any other person subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and functions under this Act (except the powers to adjudicate disputes under Section 79 and Section 86 and the powers to make regulations under section 178 or section 181) as it may deem necessary.
Section 97, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 97
What does Section 97 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 97 of the Electricity Act is headed "Delegation". The Appropriate Commission may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any Member, Secretary, officer of the Appropriate Commission or any other person subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of its powers and functions under this Act (except the power
How do I find court cases under Section 97 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 97, section 97 Electricity Act 2003, section 97 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 97 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 79 (Functions of Central Commission), section 86 (Functions of State Commission), section 178 (Powers of Central Commission to make regulations), section 181 (Powers of State Commissions to make regulations), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Distribution Performance Standards) Regulations, 2010 (2010).
When did Section 97 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 97 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 97, 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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