jammu electricity act 2003 – distribution reforms1
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Electricity Act 2003Distribution Reforms
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Background
Three erstwhile Acts that regulated the electricity
sector:
The Indian Electricity Act, 1910
The Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948
The Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998
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Background (contd..)
The Indian Electricity Act, 1910
Provided basic framework for electric supply industry in
India. Growth of the sector through private licensees. Licence by
State Govt.
Provision for licence for supply of electricity in a specifiedarea.
Legal framework for laying down of wires and other works. Provisions laying down relationship between licensee and
consumer.
The Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 Mandated creation of SEBs.
Need for the State to step in (through SEBs) to extend
electrification (so far limited to cities) all across the country.
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Main amendments to the existing Acts
Amendment in 1975 to enable generation in Central sector
Amendment to bring in commercial viability in the
functioning of SEBs
Section 59 amended to make the earning of a minimum return of 3%
on fixed assets a statutory requirement (w.e.f 1.4.1985)
Amendment in 1991 to open generation to private sector and
establishment of RLDCs
Amendment in 1998 to provide for private sectorparticipation in transmission, and also provision relating to
Transmission Utilities.
Background (contd..)
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The Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 Provision for setting up of Central / State Electricity
Regulatory Commission to with powers to determine tariffs.
Constitution of SERC optional for States. .
Distancing of Govt from tariff determination.
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State Reform Acts
Orissa (1995)
Haryana (1997)
Andhra Pradesh (1998)
Uttar Pradesh (1999)
Karnataka (1999)
Rajasthan (1999)
Delhi (2000)
Madhya Pradesh (2000)
Gujarat (2003)
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Common features of State Acts
Independent Regulatory Mechanism
Constitution of SERC
Powers of tariff fixation, licensing, regulation or working of
licensees, performance standards etc. to SERC
Reorganisation of SEB
TRANSCO as successor entity
Single buyer model
Separation of generation, transmission & distribution
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Common features contd..
Powers of State Governments to give policy directions
to SERCs.
Policy directions also on subsidy
State Governments to compensate licensee affected by
direction regarding subsidy
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Need for the new legislation
Requirement of harmonizing and rationalizing the provisions in the
existing laws to
- Create competitive environment for benchmark competition which
will result in enhancing quality and reliability of service to consumer.
- distancing regulatory responsibilities of Govt.
Reform legislation by several States separately.
Obviating need for individual States to enact their own reform laws.
Requirement of introducing newer concepts like power trading, open
access, Appellate Tribunal etc.
Special provision for the Rural areas.
S li t f t f th El t i it A t
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Salient features of the Electricity Act,2003
Role of Government
Rural Electrification Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Consumer Protection Trading / Market Development
Regulatory Commission / Appellate Tribunal
Tariff Principles
CEA Measures against Theft of electricity
Restructuring of SEBs
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Role of Government
Central Government to prepare National Electricity Policy and
Tariff Policy.(Section 3)
Central Govt. to notify a National Policy for rural areas
permitting stand alone systems based on renewal and Non-
Conventional energy sources in consultation with States.
(Section 4)
Central Govt. to formulate a National Policy in consultation with
the concerned State Govts. for bulk purchase of power and
management of local distribution through Users Association,
Cooperatives, Franchisees and Panchayat Institutions etc.
(Section 5)
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Appropriate Govt to endeavor to extend supply of electricity to all
villages/hamlets. (Section 6)
No requirement of licence if a person intends to generate and
distribute power in rural area. (Section 14)
Rural Electrification
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Generation free from licensing. (Section7)
Requirement of TEC for non-hydro generation done away with. (Section7)
Captive Generation is free from controls. Open access to Captive
generating plants subject to availability of transmission facility. (Section9)
Clearance of CEA for hydro projects required. Necessary due to concern of
dam safety and inter-State issues. (Section8)
Generation from Non-Conventional Sources / Co-generation to be
promoted. Minimum percentage of purchase of power from renewables may
be prescribed by Regulatory Commissions. (Sections61 (h), 86 (1) (e))
Generation
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There would be Transmission Utility at the Centre and in the States to undertake
planning & development of transmission system. (Sections38 & 39)
Load despatch to be in the hands of a govt company/organisation. Flexibilityregarding keeping Transmission Utility and load despatch together or separating
them. Load Despatch function critical for grid stability and neutrality vis a vis
generators and distributors. Instructions to be binding on both.
(Sections26, 27,31, 38, 39)
Transmission companies to be licensed by the Appropriate Commission aftergiving due consideration to the views of the Transmission Utility.
(Sections15(5)(b))
The Load Despatch Centre/Transmission Utility / Transmission Licensee not to
trade in power. Facilitating genuine competition between generators
(Sections27, 31, 38, 39,41)
Open access to the transmission lines to be provided to distribution licensees,
generating companies. (Sections38-40)
This would generate competitive pressures and lead to gradual cost reduction.
Transmission
Distribution
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- Distribtution to be licensed by SERCs.
- Distribution licensee free to take up generation & Generating co. free
to take up distribution licence. This would facilitate private sector
participation without Government guarantee/ Escrow. (Sections 7, 12)- Retail tariff to be determined by the Regulatory Commission.
(Section 62)
- Metering made mandatory. (Section 55)
- Provision for suspension/revocation of licence by Regulatory
Commission as it is an essential service which can not be allowed tocollapse. (Sections 19, 24)
- Open access in distribution to be allowed by SERC in phases. (Section
42)
- In addition to the wheeling charges provision for surcharge if open access
is allowed before elimination of cross subsidies, to take care of
(a) Current level of cross subsidy(b) Licensees obligation to supply. (Section 42)
- This would give choice to customer.
Distribution
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Consumer Protection
Consumer to be given connection within stipulated time. (Section
43(1))
Penalty in the event of failure to give connection (Section 43(3))
Payment of interest on security deposit. (Section 47(4))
Regulatory commission to specify Electricity supply code to be
followed by licensees. (Section 50)
No sum due from consumers recoverable after a period of two years
unless the same was shown recoverable continuously. (Section 56(2))
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Consumer Protection contd
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Redressal forum for redressal of grievances of consumers, to be
appointed by every distribution licensee within six months.
Ombudsman scheme (Section 42 )
Standards of performance
Licensees required to meet standards of performance specified by
Regulatory Commission. Failure to meet standards makes them
liable to pay compensation to affected person within ninety days.
Licensee to furnish to the Commission periodical information on
standards of performance (Section 57)
District level committee - (a) to coordinate and review extension of
electrification in each district; (b) to review quality of power supply and
consumer satisfaction, etc. (Section 166 (5))
Consumer Protection contd
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- Trading distinct activity permitted with licencing. (Section
12)
- Regulatory Commission may fix ceiling on trading margin
to avoid artificial price volatility. (Sections 79 (2) (b) & 8(2) (b))
- The Regulatory Commission to promote development
of market including trading. (Section 66)
Trading/ Market Development
Regulatory Commissions/Appellate Tribunal
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Regulatory Commissions/Appellate Tribunal
State Electricity Regulatory Commission to be constituted within six
months. (Section 82)
Provision for Joint Commission by more than one State/UT. (Section 83)
Provision for constitution of Appellate Tribunal consisting of Chairman
and three Members. (Section 110, 112)
Appellate Tribunal to hear appeals against the orders of CERC/SERC, and
also to exercise general supervision and control over the Central/State
Commissions. (Section 111)
Appeal against the orders of Appellate Tribunal to lie before the Supreme
Court. (Section 125) Appellate Tribunal considered necessary to-
Reduce litigation and delay in decisions through High Court.
Provide technical expertise in decision on appeals.
C t l El t i it A th it
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CEA to continue as the main technical Advisor of the Govt. of India/State Government with the responsibility of overall planning. (Section
70)
CEA to specify the technical standards for electrical plants and
electrical lines. (Section 73)
CEA to be technical adviser to CERC as well as SERCs.(Section 73)
CEA to specify the safety standards. (Section 53)
Central Electricity Authority
Tariff Principles
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Tariff Principles Regulatory Commission to determine tariff for supply of electricity bygenerating co. on long/medium term contracts. (Section 62)
No tariff fixation by regulatory commission if tariff is determinedthrough competitive bidding or where consumers, on being allowedopen access enter into agreement with generators/traders.
Consumer tariff should progressively reduce cross subsidies and movetowards actual cost of supply. (Section 61 (g), (h))
State Government may provide subsidy in advance through the budgetfor specified target groups if it requires the tariff to be lower than thatdetermined by the Regulatory Commission. (Section 65)
Regulatory Commissions may undertake regulation including
determination of multi-year tariff principles, which rewards efficiencyand is based on commercial principles. (Section 61 (e), (f ))
Regulatory Commission to look at the costs of generation, transmissionand distribution separately. (Section 62 (2))
Measures Against Theft of Electricity
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Measures Against Theft of Electricity- Focus on revenue realisation rather than criminal proceedings. (Sections 126, 135)
- Penalties linked to the connected load and quantum of energy and financial gain
involved in theft. Acts of tapping, or tampering with meter also constitute the offence.Offence punishable with imprisonment up to three years or fine up to six time financial
gains assessed or both.(Section 135)
- Provisions for compounding of offences. (Section 152)
- Assessment of electricity charges for unauthorised use of electricity by the assessing
officer designated by the State Government. (Section 126)
- Theft of electric lines and materials made punishable with imprisonment or fine or both.
(Section 136)
- Punishment provision for abetment of theft. (Section 150)
- Special Courts (Sections 153-158)
Rest ct ing of SEBs
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- Provision for transfer scheme to create one or more
companies from SEB. (Section 131)
- Provision for continuance of SEBs (Section172)
- States given flexibility to adopt reform model/path.
Restructuring of SEBs
New Central Law vis a vis State Reform /
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All licenses, authorisations, permissions, approvals, clearances
issued under the repealed laws are saved for a maximum period ofone year. (Section 172(b)).
Action taken under corresponding provisions of the repealed laws
or rules made thereunder are saved to the extent of
consistency/correspondence with the provisions of the newAct(Section 185 (2)).
Provisions of State Reform laws not inconsistent with provisions
of the new Central law will continue to apply in that State (Section
185(3)).
State Governments can defer implementation of the new Act by
a maximum period of six months. (Section 172(d)).
New Central Law vis a visState Reform /Amendment Laws
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National Electricity Policy(under section 3(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003)
Aims and ObjectivesAccess of Electricity-Available for all households in next five years.
Availability of Power -Demand to be fully met by 2012.Energy and peaking shortages to be overcome and adequate spinning reserve to
be made available.
Supply of Reliable and Quality Power of specified standards in an efficient
manner and at reasonable rates.
Per capita availability of power to be increased to 1000 units by 2012.
Minimum lifeline consumption of 1unit/household/day as a merit good by 2012Financial Turnaround and commercial viability of sector.
Protection of consumers interests.
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Issues Addressed
The policy addresses the following issues:
Rural ElectrificationGeneration
Transmission
Distribution
Recoveries of cost of services and targetted subsidies
Technology Development and research and development (R&D)Competetion aimed at consumer benefits
Financing power sector programmes including private sectorparticipation
Energy conservation
Environmental issuesTraining and Human Resource Development
Cogeneration and Non conventional Energy sources
Protection of consumer interests and Quality standards.
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Rural Electrification Policy, 2006
RE policy notified in August-2006 in compliance withSections 4 and 5 of Electricity Act 2003
Goals
Rural (Village) Electrification should be completed
by the end of the 10th Plan i.e. by year 2007;
Access to all households should be provided by the
end of the 11th Plan i.e. by year 2012;
At least one unit of electricity per day is provided toall households Below the Poverty Line.
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AARQA Goal
Accessibility to electricity: Increase from the currently
assessed levels to all households by 2012
Availability of power: Increase from the current limited levels
to demand matched by 2012
Reliability of power supply: Increase from the currently low
levels to 24 hours by 2012
Quality of power supply: Increase from the currently poor
levels to 100% by2012
Affordability of power: Pricing based on the ability of the
customer to pay