Section 6, Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [S13-VD3]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 July 1882.
6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the supply of electricity shall be made to the Central Commission in Form II, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees. (2) The Central Commission may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Central Commission may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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 (0)
none
Cited by (3)
Section 30, Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [S13-W5F], 7 July 1882, Band A. "section 6".
Section 5, Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [S13-VC1], 7 July 1882, Band A. "section 6".
Rule 5, Powers-of-Attorney Act Rules, 1884 [S14-2P6], 28 February 1884, Band A. "section 6 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-5PH. Every licensee: Obtain a licence before undertaking the supply of electricity; apply in Form II, fee one thousand rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form II. Published by Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power (synthetic record).