The DELHI ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT 2000

delhi · 2001

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S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Delhi Electricity Reform Act, 2000
S. 2Section defines key terms used throughout the DELHI ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT 2000, including "licence," "licensee," and "Government."
S. 4Section 4 establishes a selection committee to choose members for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, with specific roles and a one-month selection deadline.
S. 6Section 6 sets term limits, age restrictions, and conditions for remuneration for members of the Delhi Electricity Reform Commission.
S. 7Section 7 outlines the conditions under which members of the Delhi Electricity Reform Commission can be removed or suspended by the Lieutenant Governor.
S. 8Section 8 of the DELHI ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT 2000 establishes the Commission's authority to appoint staff and determine their terms, with salaries funded by Delhi's Consolidated Fund.
S. 9(1) The headquarters of the Commission shall be at Delhi
S. 10Section 10 grants the Delhi Electricity Reform Act's Commission powers akin to a Civil Court to conduct inquiries and proceedings, including witness summons and document production.
S. 11Section 11 outlines the functions of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, including tariff determination, regulation of power procurement, and promotion of competition in the electricity industry.
S. 12The Delhi Electricity Reform Act mandates the Commission to follow government policy directions and consults it on proposed legislation.
S. 13The section allows the Government to authorize the Commission to oversee electricity regulation in other Union territories as directed by the Central Government.
S. 14Section 14 allows the Delhi government to establish companies for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, and designate a principal company for planning and coordination.
S. 15Section 15 transfers Delhi Electricity Board's assets and liabilities to the government, which can then transfer them to new companies, with specified rights and binding effect on all parties.
S. 16Section 16 allows the government to transfer personnel from the Board to new companies while ensuring their terms and benefits remain unchanged.
S. 17Section 17 exempts specified personnel transfers from compensation under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, except as per the Act's transfer scheme.
S. 18Section 18 allows the government to temporarily transfer assets and personnel, with potential future changes, and permits licensees to transfer these to other entities with consent.
S. 19Section 19 prohibits unauthorized persons from transmitting or supplying electricity in Delhi, with disputes referred to the Commission.
S. 20Section 20 authorizes the Commission to issue licenses for electricity transmission and supply, with specific application and objection procedures.
S. 21Section 21 allows the Commission to grant exemptions from the supply license requirement, subject to certain consents and conditions, and can revoke them later.
S. 22Section 22 mandates licensees to develop efficient electricity systems and comply with regulations, applying certain Indian Electricity Act sections with license-specific conditions.
S. 23Section 23 empowers the Commission to investigate licensee conduct and revoke licenses for defaults, breaches, or failure to meet obligations.
S. 24Section 24 allows the Commission to modify license terms if it deems public interest warrants, subject to licensee consent and specific government approvals.
S. 26Section 26 prohibits licensees from acquiring or transferring their licenses without the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's written consent.
S. 27Section 27 mandates licensees to submit annual financial statements to the Commission and publish them as prescribed.
S. 29The section allows the government to provide financial support and loans to electricity licensees, subject to legislative approval and conditions.
S. 30Section 30 empowers the Commission to issue interim orders to licensees for compliance if likely to contravene conditions, considering potential impacts and available remedies.
S. 31Section 31 outlines the process for the Commission to issue final or interim orders, including notice publication and representation periods.
S. 32Section 32 empowers the Commission to enforce its orders as legally binding and to seek police assistance for compliance.
S. 33Section 33 empowers the Commission to impose fines and charges for non-compliance with the Act, up to ₹100,000 plus ₹6,000 per day.
S. 34Section mandates generating companies to follow Commission's directions on power system and supply line operations.
S. 35Section 35 establishes a Commission Advisory Committee to advise the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission on policy and service matters in Delhi's electricity industry.
S. 36Section 36 allows the Commission to create rules for licensees on customer rights, performance standards, and exemptions.
S. 37Section 37 allows the Commission to set and publish performance standards for electricity supply services and efficient use by consumers.
S. 38Section 38 mandates the Commission to collect and publish information on licensees' penalties, performance, and efficiency promotion in electricity services.
S. 39Section 39 of the DELHI ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT 2000 protects confidential business information from disclosure without consent, except for specific statutory purposes.
S. 40Section 40 mandates disputes between licensees or under section 36 to be referred to the Commission for arbitration or conciliation.
S. 41Section 41 allows appeals from decisions of local Electrical Inspectors to the Delhi Electricity Reform Act Commission or an arbitrator appointed by it.
S. 42Section 42 allows appeals to the High Court of Delhi against Commission decisions within 90 days, with possible extensions.
S. 43Section penalizes unauthorized energy transmission, supply, or use with imprisonment, fines, and daily additional penalties.
S. 44Section 44 imposes penalties for non-compliance with the DELHI ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT 2000, including imprisonment and fines.
S. 46The Commission can settle any offense related to its orders before or after proceedings.
S. 47Section 47 specifies that only the Commission or authorized officers can file complaints for offenses under the Act, and only certain courts can try them.
S. 48Section allows additional legal actions against violations under this Act, alongside other applicable laws.
S. 49The Delhi Electricity Reform Act authorizes the government to provide grants to the Commission, with salaries for its members charged to the Delhi Consolidated Fund.
S. 50Section 50 mandates the Delhi Electricity Reform Act's Commission to maintain records and submit audited annual accounts to the government and the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
S. 51The Delhi Electricity Reform Act mandates the Commission to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the Government.
S. 52Section 52 allows the Commission to recover dues under the Act via the Dues Recovery Act.
S. 53Section allows the fine imposed under the Act to be used to cover the costs of the proceedings.
S. 54The licensee, generating companies and others on whom the fines, charges , penalties, etc
S. 55Section 55 protects the Commission and its officials from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
S. 56Section 56 limits appeals and jurisdiction of civil courts regarding decisions made under the DELHI ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT 2000.
S. 57The section allows the Delhi government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years.
S. 58Section 58 deems proceedings before the Delhi Electricity Reform Commission as judicial proceedings under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 59Section 59 deems Commission members and staff to be public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 60(1) The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
S. 61Section 61 empowers the Commission to make regulations for the administration of its affairs, duties of its staff, and licensing procedures.
S. 62Section 62 mandates rules and regulations made by the government and commission to be presented to Delhi's Legislative Assembly for 30 days of review.
S. 63Section 63 of the Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000 assigns the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission and companies established under section 14 to replace the Delhi Vidyut Board's functions.
S. 64Section 64 preserves existing powers and functions of certain central authorities regarding electricity, excluding the Delhi Vidyut Board and state government.
S. 1996Section outlines the Delhi Electricity Commission's authority to confirm, set aside, or appeal arbitration awards and their enforceability.