The Rajasthan State Electricity Distribution Management Responsibility Act, 2016
The Rajasthan State Electricity Distribution Management Responsibility Act, 2016
This Act regulates the operational efficiency and financial recovery of state owned electricity distribution companies in Rajasthan. Applying exclusively to government controlled power utilities, the law requires them to meet strict performance targets, conduct energy audits, reduce commercial losses, and implement corporate governance reforms to improve operations. A dedicated state company is established to raise capital and stabilize utility debts. The legislation matters because it enforces public accountability by requiring progress reports to the state legislature, ensuring the efficient use of subsidies, and safeguarding public funds to ultimately secure a highly reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity supply for all consumers.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. State Electricity Distribution Management Statement to be laid before the State Legislature.
- 4. Long term Planning for sustainability of State Distribution Licensee
- 5. Financial Restructuring Plan for State Distribution Licensee
- 6. Constitution and functions of the financing vehicle and Government support.-
- 7. Accounting measures
- 8. Corporate Governance.-
- 9. Regulatory compliance and tariff filings
- 10. Memorandum of Understanding.-
- 11. Monitoring Mechanism.-
- 12. Measures to enforce compliance.-
- 13. Measures to enforce compliance.-
- 14. Protection of action taken in good faith.-
- 15. Application of other laws not barred.-
- 16. Power to remove difficulties.-
- 17. Act not to apply in certain cases.
- 18. Repeal and savings.-
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