Electricity Act, 2003
32. Functions of
State Load Despatch Centres.-
1.
The
State Load Despatch Centre shall be the apex body to ensure integrated
operation of the power system in a State.
2.
The
State Load Despatch Centre shall--
a. be responsible for
optimum scheduling and despatch of electricity within a State, in accordance
with the contracts entered into with the licensees or the generating companies
operating in that State;
b. monitor grid
operations;
c. keep accounts of the
quantity of electricity transmitted through the State grid;
d. exercise supervision
and control over the intra-State transmission system; and
e. be responsible for
carrying out real time operations for grid control and dispatch of electricity
within the State through secure and economic operation of the State grid in accordance
with the Grid Standards and the State Grid Code.
1.
2.
3.
The
State Load Dispatch Centre may levy and collect such fee and charges from the
generating companies and licensees engaged in intra-State transmission of
electricity as may be specified by the State Commission.