Rule, 2005

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MINISTRY OF POWER

NOTIFIGIION

Ne$'Delhi' the 2nd Match' 2005 (s) (s) ra (o) csR rss(E)-{n exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub- section (2) ofsection 176 ofthe Elecricity Act,2003 (36 of2003), the Central Govemment hereby makes the following rules regarding the constitution and functions of the National Load Despatch Centre, namely:- l. Short title and commencement' .^ (i) These rules may be called the National Load Despatch Centre Rules, 2004' Offrcial Gazette.

2. Definitions. - (l) In these rules unless the context otherwise requires, -

(a) "Act" means thc Electricity Act, 20031

(b) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in thc Act shall have the meaning respectively assigned to them I I I i i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

3. Constitution of National Load Despatch Centre.- (l) There shall be a centre at the national level to be known as National Load Despatch centre for optimum scheduling and despatch of electricity among the Regional Load Despatch Centres.

(2) The National Load Despatch Cenrre shatl be located at New Delhi with a back up at its centre in Kolkata,

4. Functions of National Load Despatch Centre.- 'lhe National Load Despatch Centre shall be the apex body to ensure integrated operation of the national power system and shall discharge the following functions, namely:-

(a) supervision over the Regional Load Despatch Centres;

O) sche<iuling and despatch of electricity over inter-regional links in accoi'riaiice witir grid sianciuris specified by the Authoriry and grid cocie specified by Central Commission in coordination with Regional Load Despatch Centres;

(") coordination with Regional Load Desparch Centres for achieving maximum economy and efficienoy in the operation of National Grid;

(d) monitoring of operations and grid security of the National Grid;

(e) supeivision and coniroi over the inter-regionai iinks as may be required for ensuring stabilir* of thc powcr sy ster-ri riiidei iis uurriroi; (0 coordination with Regional Power Committees for regional outage schedule in the national perspective to ensure optimal utilization of power resources;

(g) coordination with Regional Load Despatch Centres for the energy accounting of inter-regionai exchange of power;

(h) coordination for restoration of synchronous operation of national grid with Regional Load Despatch Cenaes;

(i) coordination for trans-national exchange of power;

0) providing operational feed back for national grid planning to the Authorify and the Central Transmission Utility;

(k) levy and collection of such fee and charges from the generating companies or licensees involved in the' power system, as may be specified by the Cental Commission.

0) dissemination of information relating to operations of transmission system in accordance with directions or regulations issued by Central Electricity Regutatory Commission and the Central Govemment from time to time.

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