Electricity Act, 2003
57. Standards of
performance of licensee.-
1.
The
Appropriate Commission may, after consultation with the licensees and persons
likely to be affected, specify standards of performance of a licensee or a
class of licensees.
2.
If
a licensee fails to meet the standards specified under sub-section (1), without
prejudice to any penalty which may be imposed or prosecution be initiated, he
shall be liable to pay such compensation to the person affected as may be
determined by the Appropriate Commission:
Provided
that
before determination of compensation, the concerned licensee shall be given a
reasonable opportunity of being heard.
1.
2.
3.
The
compensation determined under sub-section (2) shall be paid by the concerned
licensee within ninety days of such determination.