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Acts, Rules & Regulations

Government acts, rules, regulations, and policies governing the power sector

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2003

Electricity Act

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Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022 - New provisions for carbon credit trading

Key Legislations

Central ActIMPORTANT
185 Sections

The Electricity Act, 2003

An Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity

Government of India
Est. 2003
Amended: 1/12/2023
15,678 downloads

Recent Amendments:

2014: Smart grid provisions added
2023: Green energy and carbon credits
Technical RegulationsIMPORTANT
72 Sections

Central Electricity Authority Regulations, 2010

Technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid

Central Electricity Authority
Est. 2010
Amended: 15/1/2024
8,934 downloads
Policy Document
12 Sections

National Electricity Policy, 2021

Policy framework for development of power sector ensuring electricity access to all areas

Ministry of Power
Est. 2021
Amended: 10/6/2024
6,789 downloads

All Documents

Safety RulesIMPORTANTACTIVE

Indian Electricity Rules, 1956

Rules for electrical wiring, safety requirements, and licensing of electrical contractors and supervisors

Ministry of Power
1/4/1956
189 pages • 4.3 MB
12,456 downloads
Operational RegulationsACTIVE

Grid Code Regulations, 2023

Regulations for grid discipline, system operation, and scheduling procedures

CERC
15/3/2023
125 pages • 3.8 MB
4,567 downloads
Consumer RightsIMPORTANTACTIVE

Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

Rules ensuring rights of electricity consumers including reliability, quality of supply, and grievance redressal

Ministry of Power
31/12/2020
45 pages • 1.2 MB
9,876 downloads
Central ActACTIVE

Energy Conservation Act, 2001

Act to provide for efficient use of energy and its conservation

Government of India
1/10/2001
78 pages • 2.5 MB
5,432 downloads
Policy DocumentACTIVE

Tariff Policy, 2016

Policy guidelines for tariff determination ensuring financial viability and consumer interests

Ministry of Power
28/1/2016
52 pages • 1.8 MB
7,890 downloads

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