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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Electricity Act, 2003 Section 45

Power to Recover Charges

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Electricity Act, 2003 Section 45 is part of Electricity Act, 2003 - Power to Recover Charges. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the prices to be charged by a distribution licensee for the supply of electricity by him in pursuance of section 43 shall be in accordance with such tariffs fixed from time-to-time and conditions of his licence.

(2) The charges for electricity supplied by a distribution licensee shall be--

(a) fixed in accordance with the methods and the principles as may be specified by the concerned State Commission;

(b) published in such manner so as to give adequate publicity for such charges and prices.

(3) The charges for electricity supplied by a distribution licensee may include--

(a) a fixed charge in addition to the charge for the actual electricity supplied;

(b) a rent or other charges in respect of any electric meter or electrical plant provided by the distribution licensee.

(4) Subject to the provisions of section 62, in fixing charges under this section a distribution licensee shall not show undue preference to any person or class of persons or discrimination against any person or class of persons.

(5) The charges fixed by the distribution licensee shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations made in this behalf by the concerned State Commission.

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What does Electricity Act, 2003 Section 45 provide?

Section Section 45 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Power to Recover Charges) is reproduced on this page as part of the Electricity Act, 2003. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

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