The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998.
andhra-pradesh · 1998
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998.
- S. 3Establishes the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission and outlines its members' appointment and succession.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes a selection committee to choose members for the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Commission, with specific roles and a three-month selection process.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the qualifications and disqualifications for members of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Commission.
- S. 6Term of office conditions of service, etc
- S. 7Section 7 allows the State Government to remove Commission members for various misconduct or incapacity reasons, with specific procedural safeguards for certain removals.
- S. 8Section 8 details the Commission's authority to appoint a Secretary and other staff, and outlines their salaries and selection process.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the Commission's powers to regulate its proceedings, quorum, and decision-making processes in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 10Section 10 grants the Commission powers similar to a civil court to conduct inquiries and proceedings related to electricity matters.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the Commission's duties to regulate and oversee electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the State Government power to issue policy directions on electricity matters, including tariff structure, while resolving disputes with the Commission through a retired Supreme Court judge.
- S. 13Section 13 establishes APTRANSCO to manage electricity transmission and supply in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 14Section 14 prohibits unauthorized persons from engaging in electricity transmission or supply in Andhra Pradesh, with licensing exceptions and dispute resolution by the Commission.
- S. 15Section 15 authorizes the Commission to grant licenses for electricity transmission and supply, with specific procedural requirements.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Commission to exempt certain entities from needing a supply license, subject to specific consents and conditions.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates licensees to develop and maintain efficient electricity supply or transmission systems and comply with relevant regulations.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Commission to revoke a licensee's license if they fail to meet obligations or conditions, or commit breaches.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Commission to amend licensee terms if public interest permits, with licensee consent and specific government approvals.
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- S. 21Section 21 restricts licensees and generating companies from acquiring or associating with other entities without the Commission's written consent.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates licensees to prepare and submit annual financial accounts to the Commission, which must be published as per regulations.
- S. 23Section 23 reorganizes the State Electricity Board's assets and liabilities into APTRANSCO and generating companies as per the State Government's transfer scheme.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the state government to transfer employees to new companies while ensuring their terms remain favorable.
- S. 25Section 25 specifies that employees' transfers under the Act do not entitle them to compensation or damages, except as provided in the transfer scheme.
- S. 26Section 26 outlines the methodologies for calculating licensee revenues and tariffs, with the Commission setting terms and conditions to ensure efficiency and consumer interest.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the State Government to provide financial support, loans, and guarantees to licensees and generating companies.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Commission to issue interim orders to secure compliance when a licensee is likely to violate license conditions.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the process for the Commission to issue final orders and consider objections or representations before finalizing them.
- S. 30Section 30 enforces Commission orders as civil court decrees and allows it to take police assistance and manage utilities during inquiries.
- S. 31Section 31 of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998 authorizes the Commission to impose fines and charges for non-compliance with the Act's provisions.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes a Commission Advisory Committee to advise the Commission on electricity industry policies and service quality.
- S. 33Section 33 empowers the Commission to set consumer protection standards and performance regulations for electricity supply licensees.
- S. 34Section 34 sets standards for electricity supply performance and efficient use by consumers.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the Commission to collect and publish information on licensees' penalties, performance levels, and efficiency promotion in electricity services.
- S. 36Section 36 restricts the disclosure of confidential business information by the Commission, except for specific statutory purposes or criminal/civil proceedings.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates arbitration of licensee disputes by the Commission, with its awards enforceable as civil court decrees.
- S. 38Section 38 allows appeals from Electrical Inspectors' decisions to the Commission or an arbitrator appointed by the Commission.
- S. 39Section 39 allows appeals to the High Court against Commission decisions within 60 days, with possible extensions.
- S. 40Section 40 imposes penalties for unauthorized energy transmission, supply, or use violations.
- S. 41Section 41 imposes penalties for non-compliance with directions under the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, including imprisonment, fines, and daily additional fines.
- S. 42Section 42 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, with exceptions for due diligence.
- S. 43The Commission can settle any violations of its orders without further legal proceedings.
- S. 44Section 44 specifies that only authorized officers can file complaints for offenses under the Act, and only certain courts can try them.
- S. 45Section 45 allows penalties under the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act to coexist with actions under other laws.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the Commission to recover fees, fines, and charges under the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act using the Andhra Pradesh Revenue Recovery Act.
- S. 47Section 47 allows the Commission or Court to apply fines and charges towards the costs of the proceedings.
- S. 48Section 48 prohibits fines or penalties imposed on licensees from being passed on to consumers.
- S. 49Section 49 protects the Commission and its officials from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 50Section 50 bars civil courts from having jurisdiction over matters under the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998.
- S. 51Section 51 grants the State Government authority to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act and requires these orders to be presented to the State Legislative Assembly.
- S. 52Section 52 deems all proceedings before the Commission as judicial proceedings under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 53Section 53 deems Commission members and staff as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 54Section 54 grants the Commission authority to create regulations for its functions, including administrative, licensing, and operational procedures.
- S. 55Section 55 empowers the State Government to make rules for implementing the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998, including procedures for asset transfers and financing.
- S. 56Section 56 of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998, establishes that its provisions override conflicting provisions of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948.
- S. 57Section 57 preserves existing powers and functions of certain authorities under old electricity acts and excludes certain entities from the Act's provisions.