The Electricity (Supply) Kerala Amendment Act, 1983

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This law amends the Electricity (Supply) Act of 1948 to update how electricity is supplied in Kerala. It specifically changes Section 49 to ensure that parties with existing agreements must pay the new uniform tariffs set by the Board and cannot claim reimbursement for past costs or taxes. The Act also repeals a previous ordinance from 1983 but confirms that actions taken under the old ordinance remain valid. It applies to the whole state and started on February 21, 1983, ensuring consistent pricing and legal continuity for electricity distribution.

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1. Short title extent and commencement.
2. Amendment of section 49.—In section 49 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (Central Act 54 of 1948) (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), after sub-section (4), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:—
3. Repeal and saving.—

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