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Seeking Comments of Stakeholders on Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020

Seeking Comments of Stakeholders on Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020
Start Date :
May 19, 2020
Last Date :
Jun 05, 2020
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
Submission Closed

Ministry of Power has identified few key amendments in the Electricity Act 2003 to address immediate requirements of the electricity sector. Accordingly, draft proposal has been ...

Ministry of Power has identified few key amendments in the Electricity Act 2003 to address immediate requirements of the electricity sector. Accordingly, draft proposal has been circulated on 17.04.2020 in the form of draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 and stakeholders comments sought till 5th June 2020.

1. Establishment of Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority under retired Judge of the High Court for ensuring performance of the contract. The Authority shall have all the powers of a civil court including but limited to powers of attachment and sale of property, arrest and detention in prison and appointment of a receiver. This will ensure faster disposal of adjudicating matters regarding performance of obligations under a contract related to sale, purchase or transmission of electricity.

2. Determination of Cost reflective Tariff for ensuring viability of Electricity Distribution companies (Discoms). the Appropriate Commission to fix tariff for retail sale of electricity without accounting for subsidy; The subsidy, as declared and provided by the State Governments, will be given directly by the government to the consumers clearly reflecting in their bill;

3. Distribution sub licensees: Distribution Licensee may authorise another person, as a sub-license to supply electricity in any particular part of its area of supply, with the permission of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission. This will enable the sub licensee to serve the consumers with full responsibility and due diligence. The distribution licensee will now have the choice to opt for either sub-licensee model or franchisee model. This proposal will bring investment in the distribution sector, ensure regulatory oversight and protect the interests of consumers.

4. Establishment of adequate Payment Security Mechanism : Proposed to empower Load Dispatch Centres to oversee the establishment of adequate payment security mechanism before scheduling dispatch of electricity, as per contracts.

5. Strengthening of the Appellate Tribunal (APTEL): It is proposed to increase its strength of Members, apart from the Chairperson, to at least seven to facilitate quick disposal of cases; also to enhance the powers by assigning power equivalent to High Court under the provisions of the Contempt of Courts Act. With increased strength of members, now APTEL benches can also sit in a place other than Delhi as per the requirement of the case and for easy access to the state.

6. Proposal for Single Selection Committee for giving recommendations for appointments of chairperson and members in central as well as state regulatory commissions for uniformity in selection. The Selection Committee shall be headed by the Judge of Supreme Court .Appointments shall continue to be done by respective Governments.

7. National Renewable Energy Policy: It is proposed to have a separate policy for the development and promotion of generation of electricity from renewable sources of energy.

8. Hydro Power Purchase Obligations (HPO): a minimum percentage of purchase of electricity from hydro sources of energy is to be specified by the State Commissions. Hydro Power purchase Obligations shall be separate part of non solar based Renewable Purchase Obligations.

9. Enforcement of Renewable purchase obligations by levy penalties for non-fulfilment of obligation to buy electricity from renewable and/or hydro sources of energy.

10. Provisions related to Cross border trade in Electricity have been added to facilitate and develop trade in electricity with other countries.

Click here to read the draft bill.

Last date of submission is 5th June,2020.

Showing 1549 Submission(s)
Aashish Juneja
Aashish Juneja 5 years 1 week ago

Respected Sir, RWA 's of Residential colonies in Gurgoan indulge in profiteering on electric supply, they get electricity at govt rates, but charge much higher to residents. eg . In our society RWA charges residents at flat rate of Rs 10 per unit and do not give benefits of slabs. This loot by RWA should be stopped.

Vivekanand Balusa
Vivekanand Balusa 5 years 1 week ago

Encourage renewable energy like Solar in line with government vision. Provide incentives to the individual homeowners to make it attractive, it should be like a mass movement. In several European countries solar energy plays a major role, by encouraging solar panels manufacturing in India under Make in India initiative will not only create employment but also protects our planet. The government should provide interest-free loans to fresh graduates of Solar Engineering / renewable energy.

Vivekanand Balusa
Vivekanand Balusa 5 years 1 week ago

Encourage renewable energy like Solar in line with government vision. Provide incentives to the individual home owners to make it attractive, it should be like a mass movement. In several european countries solar energy plays a major role, by encouraging solar panels manufacturing in India under make in India initiative will not only create employment but also protects our planet. Government should provide interest free loans to fresh graduates of Solar Engineering / renewable energy.

Shri Prakash Chaubey_1
Shri Prakash Chaubey_1 5 years 1 week ago

(i)Nothing specific has been said on reducing line loss and punishment of concerned in areas of higher line loss. The modern technology should be adopted to minimize the line loss.
(ii) No subsidy should be given to any section of the society as it causes more financial burden on middle class of the country. At least the cost of generation of electricity should be taken from farmers, BPL sections.
(iii) The employees of state electricity Board should not be given any free electricty.

Shri Prakash Chaubey_1
Shri Prakash Chaubey_1 5 years 1 week ago

(i)Nothing specific has been said on reducing line loss and punishment of concerned in areas of higher line loss. The modern technology should be adopted to minimize the line loss.
(ii) No subsidy should be given to any section of the society as it causes more financial burden on middle class of the country. At least the cost of generation of electricity should be taken from farmers, BPL sections.
(iii) The employees of state electricity Board should not be given any free electricty.

Shri Prakash Chaubey_1
Shri Prakash Chaubey_1 5 years 1 week ago

(i)Nothing specific has been said on reducing line loss and punishment of concerned in areas of higher line loss. The modern technology should be adopted to minimize the line loss.
(ii) No subsidy should be given to any section of the society as it causes more financial burden on middle class of the country. At least the cost of generation of electricity should be taken from farmers, BPL sections.
(iii) The employees of state electricity Board should not be given any free electricty.

Vivekanand Balusa
Vivekanand Balusa 5 years 1 week ago

Encourage renewable energy like Solar in line with government vision. Provide incentives to the individual home owners to make it attractive, it should be like a mass movement. In several european countries solar energy plays a major role, by encouraging solar panels manufacturing in India under make in India initiative will not only create employment but also protects our planet. Government should provide interest free loans to fresh graduates of Solar Engineering / renewable energy.

Shri Prakash Chaubey_1
Shri Prakash Chaubey_1 5 years 1 week ago

(i)Nothing specific has been said on reducing line loss and punishment of concerned in areas of higher line loss. The modern technology should be adopted to minimize the line loss.
(ii) No subsidy should be given to any section of the society as it causes more financial burden on middle class of the country. At least the cost of generation of electricity should be taken from farmers, BPL sections.
(iii) The employees of state electricity Board should not be given any free electricty.

Kuldeep Shukla_38
Kuldeep Shukla 5 years 1 week ago

इससे बिजली आपूर्ति सही होगी ।बिजली चोरी रुकेगी।रोजगार के अवसर मिलेंगे।शिकायत निस्तारण में सुधार आएगा।

Vijay Lakhanpal
Vijay Lakhanpal 5 years 1 week ago

Presently the Distribution companies follow the practice of increasing the sanctioned load automatically if the actual demand is more than sanctioned load for some billing cycles (say three months) but refuse to do so automatically when the reverse is true. One is required to visit the electricity department office, apply formally before the sanctioned load is reduced. The policy and practice should be neutral and not unduly favour the supplier at the expense of the consumer.

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