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The Odisha Electricity Reform Act, 1995

The Odisha Electricity Reform Act, 1995

Infrastructure199559 sections14 chapters

This Act restructures the electricity industry in Orissa to make the generation, transmission, and distribution of power more efficient and competitive. It establishes the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission to oversee these changes and allows private companies to participate in the sector. By creating a regulatory framework, the law aims to improve the management and development of electricity services in the state, ensuring better service and economic growth for consumers and businesses alike.

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Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 3Establishment and constitution of the Commission
  2. 4Constitution of the Selection Committee
  3. 5Conditions for appointment as member of the Commission
  4. 6Term of office and conditions of service of members of the Commission
  5. 7Removal of members
  6. 8Appointment of the Secretary, staff and consultants of the Commission

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 9Proceedings of the Commission
  2. 10Powers of the Commission
  3. 11Functions of the Commission

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 12General powers of the State Government

Chapter V GRIDCO →

  1. 13Constitution and functions of the GRIDCO

Chapter VI Chapter VI →

  1. 14Licensing
  2. 15Grant of licences by the Commission
  3. 16Exemptions from the requirement to have a licence
  4. 17General duties and powers of the licensees
  5. 18Revocation of licence
  6. 19Amendment of licence
  7. 20Provisions where licence is revoked
  8. 21Restrictions on licensees and generating companies
  9. 22Annual accounts of licensee

Chapter VII Chapter VII →

  1. 23Transfer of Board's properties, powers, functions and duties
  2. 24Provisions relating to personnel
  3. 25Variation of transfer

Chapter VIII Chapter VIII →

  1. 26Licensee's revenues and tariffs
  2. 27Finances of licensees

Chapter IX Chapter IX →

  1. 28Interim orders
  2. 29Final orders
  3. 30Effect and enforcement of interim and final orders and emergency provisions
  4. 31Provided that no direction under this sub-section shall be issued without giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

Chapter X Chapter X →

  1. 32Commission Advisory Committee
  2. 33Consumer consultation and standard of performance
  3. 34Electricity supply and overall performance standards
  4. 35Information with respect to levels of performance
  5. 36Restriction on disclosure of Information

Chapter XI Chapter XI →

  1. 37Arbitration by the Commission
  2. 38Appeals from decisions of electrical inspectors
  3. 39Appeals against the orders of the Commission

Chapter XII Chapter XII →

  1. 40Penalty for contravention of section 14
  2. 41Penalties for contravention of other provisions
  3. 42Offences by companies
  4. 43Power to compound offences
  5. 44Cognizance of offences
  6. 45Penalties and Proceedings not to prejudice other actions

Chapter XIII Chapter XIII →

  1. 46Recovery of fees, fines and charges
  2. 47Application of fines and charges
  3. 48No part of the fines or penalties imposed to be passed on
  4. 49Protection of action taken in good faith
  5. 50Bar of jurisdiction
  6. 51Power to remove difficulties
  7. 52Proceedings before the Commission to be judicial proceedings
  8. 53Members and staff of Commission to be public servants
  9. 54Power to make regulations
  10. 55Power to make rules
  11. 56Rules and regulations to be laid

Chapter XIV Chapter XIV →

  1. 57Effect of the Act on the Indian electricity Act, 1910 and the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948
  2. 58Savings

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