THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003

This updated edition of The Electricity Act, 2003 along with Rules presents the complete and authoritative bare text of India’s primary electricity legislation, fully amended up to 2026. Incorporating all changes introduced by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 and subsequent amendments, this volume offers a consolidated and reliable legal reference for practitioners, regulators, students, and stakeholders in the power sector.

The book contains the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003), as amended, together with an extensive compilation of allied rules, regulations, notifications, and orders notified under the Act. The text is reproduced accurately as enacted, with short comments where applicable, ensuring clarity while maintaining statutory authenticity. All amendments, substitutions, and insertions effective up to the latest notified dates have been meticulously incorporated to reflect the current legal position.

The coverage includes, inter alia:
• The Electricity Act, 2003 with all amendments
• Electricity Rules, 2005 and earlier applicable rules
• Rules relating to adjudication, inquiry, notice, and procedure
• Appellate Tribunal for Electricity Rules and procedures
• Licensing, distribution, transmission, and trading regulations
• National Electricity Policy and National Tariff Policy notifications
• Grid standards, safety measures, and inspection rules
• Consumer rights, grievance redressal, and performance standards
• Renewable energy, captive generation, and open access provisions
• Accounting, disclosure, and financial compliance rules
• Penalties, offences, adjudication, and appellate mechanisms

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Advocates and litigators practicing electricity and infrastructure law
• Regulatory professionals and electricity boards/utilities
• Corporate legal and compliance teams in the power sector
• Engineering and management professionals dealing with electricity regulations
• Law students and candidates preparing for judicial and regulatory examinations

Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this 2026 bare act edition serves as a dependable and up-to-date reference on electricity law in India, essential for statutory compliance, legal practice, and academic study.