Electricity Act

India: Electricity Act 

Allows liberty to operate and maintain a generating station without obtaining a license if it complies with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid, except for hydro. Creates liberal framework for power development, facilitates private investment. Sets stringent provisions for controlling theft of electricity. Mandates creation of Regulatory Commissions to determine retail tariff.

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Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In Force; Mandatory
Target: Uninterrupted and reliable supply of electricity for 24 hours a day for the whole country including rural areas: electrifying all villages by 2007 and all households by 2012. Access has yet to be provided to about 80,000 villages.

References: Electricity Act 2003, Power Ministry, Government of India

http://powermin.nic.in/actsnotification/electricityact2003/preliminary.htm