The Gujarat Electricity (Special Powers) Act, 1946
The Gujarat Electricity (Special Powers) Act, 1946
The Gujarat Electricity (Special Powers) Act, 1946 empowers the Gujarat state government to control and regulate the supply, distribution, and consumption of electrical energy during shortages or emergencies. Applying to electricity distribution companies, commercial enterprises, industrial undertakings, and individual consumers across Gujarat, the law enables authorities to order reductions in power use, restrict electricity for outdoor advertising, set operating schedules for businesses, and disconnect non-compliant users or those defaulting on inspection fees. It matters because it provides a legal mechanism for the state to prevent grid collapse, maintain equitable power distribution, and prioritize essential services during energy crises.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Restriction on consumption of supply
- 4. Discontinuance of supply in certain circumstances
- 5. Restriction on supply of electrical energy and prohibition on reconnection of supply
- 6. Restriction on the use of electrical energy for the purpose of advertisement
- 6A. Power to regulate supply of electrical energy and periods of work
- 6B. Revocation of licence or discontinuance of supply for breach of order under section 6A
- 6C. Discontinuance of supply of energy to consumer for failure to pay fees for services of Electric Inspector or his assistants
- 7. Continuance in force of existing orders
- 8. Penalties
- 8A. Power of entry, etc.
- 9. Offence by local authorities and corporations
- 10. Cognizance of offences
- 11. Protection of action taken under Act
- 12. Service of orders or directions
- 13. Repeal and savings
- 0. Preamble
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