Power to exempt
Section 53 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with power to exempt. If the Central Government or the State Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, it may, by notification and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, exempt any designated consumer or class of designated consumers from The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.
If the Central Government or the State Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, it may, by notification and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, exempt any designated consumer or class of designated consumers from application of all or any of the provisions of this Act:
Provided that the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, shall not grant exemption to any designated consumer or class of designated consumers for a period exceeding five years:
Provided further that the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, shall consult the Bureau of Energy Efficiency before granting such exemption.
Section 53, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 53
What does Section 53 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?
Section 53 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Power to exempt". If the Central Government or the State Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, it may, by notification and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, exempt any designated consumer or class of designated consumers from
How do I find court cases under Section 53 of the Energy Conservation 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: Energy Conservation Act 2001 53, section 53 Energy Conservation Act 2001, section 53 of the Energy Conservation 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 53 of the Energy Conservation Act, and has it changed?
2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently MEA Extension Order 2022 (2022), then Bureau of Energy Efficiency making a Notification regarding exemption of NLC-1 TPS from PAT I under clauses (g) and (n) of section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of 2001). (2015).
When did Section 53 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?
Section 53 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 53, came into force on 28 Jun 2012, having been enacted on 29 Sep 2001. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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