The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
53. Power to exempt.-
If the Central
Government or the State Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or
expedient so to do in the public interest, it may, by notification and subject
to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, exempt any
designated consumer or class of designated consumers from application of all or
any of the provisions of this Act: Provided that the Central Government or the
State Government, as the case may be, shall not grant exemption to any
designated consumer or class of designated consumers for a period exceeding
five years: Provided further that the Central Government or the State
Government, as the case may be, shall consult the Bureau of Energy Efficiency
before granting such exemption.