The Telangana Electricity Reform Act, 1998.
telangana · 1998
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998 received the assent of the President on the 29th October, 1998
- S. 2Section defines "area of transmission" and "TSTRANSCO" for the Telangana Electricity Reform Act, 1998.
- S. 3See also Companies Act, 2013 (Central Act 18 of 2013)
- S. 4Substituted by G
- S. 5Substituted by G
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the term, eligibility, and conditions for members and the Chairman of the Telangana Electricity Commission.
- S. 7Substituted by G
- S. 8See now the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (Central Act 18 of 2013)
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the powers, quorum, and meeting procedures of the Telangana Electricity Reform Commission.
- S. 10Section 10 grants the Commission powers equivalent to a Civil Court to investigate electricity-related matters.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the functions of the Commission to regulate and advise on electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply in Telangana.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the State Government power to issue policy directions on electricity matters, including tariff structure, while disputes are resolved by a retired Supreme Court judge.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the formation of TSTRANSCO to manage electricity transmission and supply in Telangana.
- S. 14Substituted by G
- S. 15Section 15 of the Telangana Electricity Reform Act, 1998, outlines the procedure for the Commission to grant licenses for transmitting or supplying electricity in specified areas.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Commission to grant exemptions from the supply license requirement, subject to specific consents and conditions.
- S. 17Substituted by G
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Commission to investigate licensee conduct and revoke licenses for defaults, breaches, or failure to meet obligations.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Commission to amend license terms if public interest permits, with licensee consent, except for certain areas requiring Central Government approval.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines procedures for the revocation of a license, sale of the licensee's undertaking, and interim arrangements for electricity supply.
- S. 21Section 21 restricts licensees and Generating Companies from acquiring or transferring their business without the Commission's written consent.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates licensees to submit annual financial statements to the Commission as specified in their license.
- S. 23Section 23 transfers and revested electricity assets from the State Electricity Board to the State Government and then to TSTRANSCO or generating companies as per the transfer scheme.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the state government to transfer employees to new companies while ensuring their terms remain favorable.
- S. 25Section 25 exempts specified personnel transfers from compensation under the Act or other laws, except as per the transfer scheme.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates licensees to follow Commission-specified revenue calculation and tariff design methods, with the Commission setting terms and conditions for revenue and tariffs, subject to certain parameters.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the State Government to provide financial support, loans, and guarantees to licensees and generating companies it partially or wholly owns.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Commission to issue interim orders to ensure licensee compliance with license conditions if a contravention is likely.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the process for the Commission to issue final or interim orders, including notice publication and consideration of objections.
- S. 30Section 30 empowers the Commission to enforce its orders as a court decree and to vest management of licensee's undertakings during inquiries.
- S. 31Section 31 of the Telangana Electricity Reform Act, 1998 authorizes the Commission to impose fines up to Rs. 5,00,000 for non-compliance and additional daily fines.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes a Commission Advisory Committee to advise the Commission on electricity industry policies and service quality.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the Commission to create rules for electricity licensees, including consumer rights and performance standards.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Commission to set and publish economic performance standards for electricity supply and efficient consumer use.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the Commission to collect and publish information on licensees' penalties, performance levels, and efficiency promotion efforts.
- S. 36Section 36 prohibits the disclosure of confidential business information by the Commission without consent, except for specific statutory purposes.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates disputes between licensees to be referred to the Commission for arbitration, with awards filed before the Commission.
- S. 38Section 38 allows appeals from Electrical Inspector decisions to the Commission or an arbitrator appointed by the Commission.
- S. 39Section 39 allows appeals to the High Court against decisions or orders of the Commission within 60 days, with possible extensions.
- S. 40Section penalizes unauthorized transmission, supply, or use of energy with imprisonment, fines, and daily additional penalties.
- S. 41Section penalizes licensees for non-compliance with the Act with imprisonment, fines, and daily additional penalties.
- S. 42Section 42 holds company officers responsible for corporate offenses, with exceptions for due diligence.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the Commission to settle any offense related to its orders without further 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 additional legal actions under this Act without affecting proceedings under other laws.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the Commission to recover dues under the Act through the Revenue Recovery Act.
- S. 47Section 47 allows fines and charges to be used to cover the costs of the proceedings.
- S. 48Section 48 prohibits licensees and companies from passing imposed fines or penalties to consumers as tariff or charges.
- S. 49Section 49 protects the Commission and its officials from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 50Section 50 specifies that decisions under the Act are not appealable except as provided, and civil courts lack jurisdiction over matters handled by the Commission or Appellate Authority.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, which must be presented to the State Legislature.
- S. 52Section 52 deems proceedings before the Telangana Electricity Reform Act's Commission as judicial proceedings under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 53Section 53 deems Commission members and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 54Section 54 empowers the Commission to create regulations for the administration, licensing, and operational procedures of electricity supply.
- S. 55(1) The State Government may by notification make rules to carry out its functions under the provisions of the Act
- S. 56Section 56 outlines the precedence of the Telangana Electricity Reform Act over older acts and assigns the Telangana State Electricity Board's functions to the Commission and TSTRANSCO.
- S. 57Section 57 preserves existing powers and functions of certain authorities under prior acts and excludes certain entities from the Act's provisions.
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