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The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998

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The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998 regulates the transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity within the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The legislation applies directly to all regional power utility operators, commercial energy companies, and transmission licensees operating in the region, including the state-run Transmission Corporation. This act matters because it establishes an independent regulatory commission tasked with overseeing the entire power sector, issuing operational licenses, and managing network infrastructure. By introducing these structural reforms, the law ultimately aims to promote economic efficiency, encourage accountability, and secure a stable, reliable electricity supply for all consumers throughout the entire state.

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Part XI ARBITRATION AND APPEALS

  1. 37Arbitration by the Commission -(1) Notwithstanding anything contained
  2. 38Appeals from decisions of Electrical Inspectors -Notwithstanding the
  3. 39Inspector of the Central Government or the Central Electricity Authority) to the Commission or to an arbitrator to be appointed by the Commission in terms of section 37.
  4. 40Penalty for contravention of section 14 -Whoever in contravention of
  5. 41Penalties for contravention of other provisions -If any licensee or other
  6. 42Offences by companies -(1) Where an offence under this Act has been
  7. 43Power to compound offences -The Commission may for reasons to be
  8. 44Cognizance of offences -(1) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence
  9. 45Penalties and proceedings not to prejudice other actions -The
  10. 46Recovery of fees, fines and charges -The Commission shall be entitled to
  11. 47Application of the and charges -The Commission or Court imposing the
  12. 48No part of the fines or penalties imposed to be passed on -The
  13. 49Protection of action taken in good faith -No suit or legal proceedings
  14. 50Bar of Jurisdiction -No order or proceeding made under this Act or rules
  15. 51Power to remove difficulties -(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to
  16. 52Proceedings before the Commission to be Judicial Proceedings
  17. 53Members and staff of Commission to be public servants
  18. 54Indian Penal Code.
  19. 55Power to make Rules -(1) The State Government may by notification
  20. 56Effect of the Act on the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and the
  21. 57Savings -(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the

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