Electricity Act, 2003
33. Compliance of
directions.-
1.
The
State Load Despatch Centre in a State may give such directions and exercise
such supervision and control as may be required for ensuring the integrated
grid operations and for achieving the maximum economy and efficiency in the
operation of power system in that State.
2.
Every
licensee, generating company, generating station, sub-station and any other
person connected with the operation of the power system shall comply with the
directions issued by the State Load Despatch Centre under sub-section (1).
3.
The
State Load Despatch Centre shall comply with the directions of the Regional
Load Despatch Centre.
4.
If
any dispute arises with reference to the quality of electricity or safe, secure
and integrated operation of the State grid or in relation to any direction
given under subsection (1), it shall be referred to the State Commission for
decision:
Provided that pending
the decision of the State Commission, the directions of the State Load Despatch
Centre shall be complied with by the licensee or generating company.
1.
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5.
If
any licensee, generating company or any other person fails to comply with the
directions issued under sub-section (1), he shall be liable to a penalty not
exceeding rupees five lacs.