(a) whether the Government has laid down a set of rules that are crucial for the
implementation of the Electricity Act, 2003;
(b) whether Ministry was required to come out with these guidelines by June, 2005;
and
(c) if so, the extent to which these rules have been able to improve power position in
the country?
THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI P.M. SAYEED )
(a) : Under the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, which has come into
force from 10th June, 2003, Central Government has notified various rules, guidelines,
orders as well as the National Electricity Policy in the form of gazette
notifications/resolutions.
(b) : Section 183(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003, is reproduced below:-
`if any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central
Government may, by order published, make such provisions not inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act, as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty:
Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of two
years from the date of commencement of this Act`.
10th June, 2003 being the appointed date for commencement of the Act, any order
under Section 183 could be issued on or before 9th June, 2005.
(c) : Various rules, orders etc., issued under the provisions of the Act are
required for carrying out the provisions of the Act so that the objective of the legislation
can be achieved.