Electricity Act, 2003
45. Power to recover
charges.-
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.
1.
2.
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.
1.
2.
3.
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.