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(1) Subject to the provisions of Ibis Act, the Commission shall be Cornmi- responsible to discharge, amcngst olhcrs, the foll~rvi ng functions, namely: - %ion. (a) to aid and advise, in, matters concerning generation, transmission, dist ribu- tion and suppIy of electricity in the Stale; (h) lo regulate the working of licencees and to promote' their working in an eficient, economical and equitable rnenner; (c) to issue licences in accordance witb the provisions of this Act and determine lhe conditions to be included in the liccnces; . ( d ) to promote eficiency, econolny and safety In the tansmission, distribution . and use d the electricity in the State includine cnd in particular in regard to quality, continuity and reliability of servicc so as to enable all reasonable demands for electricity to be met; (e) to regulate the purchase, distribution, supply and utilization of electricity, the quality of scrvice, the tariff and charges payable keeping in view both the inter:& t oft he consumer as well as the ccmsidtration that the supply and distribution cannot be maintained rinIess the charges for the electricity 6hpplied are reasonably levied and duly collected; (j) to prcmo:c CL mpcfitiven~ss and progrtssively involve' the participa~ion of I he private sector, while ensuring a fair deal for the custc mers; (gl to cd~~ect data ~ n d forecast on the demand f c r and use of electricity and to require the' licensees to collect such data and mske such forecasts; (11) to require licensees to formulate perspectjve plans and ~chemes in co-ordination with others for the promotion or generiiiion, lraasrnissian, distribution and supply of electricity; and (i) to undertake all incidental or ancillary thiags. (2) Notwilhstanding the provisions of swlion 52 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 or the provisions of clause (ii) of sub-section. (I) of section 3 and 9af 1910 .ection 76 of the- El:ctricily (Supply) Act, 1948, the Commission shall have 54 or 194 the pcwer to act as arbitrator or to nominate arbitrator or arbitrators to adjudicate and settlc the dispute; arising between the licensees "n acccrdance with the provisions of this Act and the regulaticm to be prescribed and this shall be a condition of the grant of bcences. CHAPTER IV POWERS OF. THE STATE GOYERNMENT General