Section 4, Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [S13-VBF]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 July 1882.
4. Registration of distributions licensee.—(1) Every distribution licensee shall, within thirty days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the distribution of electricity after such commencement, within thirty days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Central Commission in Form II, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees. (2) The Central Commission shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No distribution licensee shall carry on the distribution of electricity unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (1)
licensee: Section 2, Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [S13V9B] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "licensee" means a person who has been granted a licence under section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003)
licensee: 17 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (3)
Notification S.O. 1953(E), dated 25th January, 1885 [N11-AQN], 25 January 1885, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 1212(E), dated 22nd June, 1890 [N11-BJV], 22 June 1890, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 3785(E), dated 16th May, 1889 [N11-BF4], 16 May 1889, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Cited by (3)
Section 25, Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [S13-W05], 7 July 1882, Band A. "section 4".
Section 30, Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [S13-W5F], 7 July 1882, Band A. "section 4".
Rule 3, Powers-of-Attorney Act Rules, 1884 [S14-2M2], 28 February 1884, Band A. "sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-5NQ. Every distribution licensee: Apply for registration to the Central Commission in Form II, fee ten thousand rupees; thirty days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form II. Published by Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power (synthetic record).