For the purposes of this Part, the Central Government may, make region-

wise demarcation of the country, and, from time to time, make such modifications

therein as it may consider necessary for the efficient, economical and integrated transmission and supply of electricity, and in particular to facilitate voluntary inter- connections and co-ordination of facilities for the inter-State, regional and inter- regional generation and transmission of electricity.

26. (1) The Central Government may establish a centre at the national level, to be known as the National Load Despatch Centre for optimum scheduling and despatch of electricity among the Regional Load Despatch Centres.

1. (2) The constitution and functions of the National Load Despatch Centre shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government:

1. (3) The National Load Despatch Centre shall be operated by a