Section 9, Electricity Act, 2003 [S21-JVE]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 8 October 2003.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Central Commission may, by order in writing, direct any distribution licensee to take such measures in relation to the distribution of electricity as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (1)
licensee: Section 2, Electricity Act, 2003 [S21JMG] (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 (16)
Circular CERC/CIR/2018/80 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 10th March, 2018 on the trading of electricity [C1D-4X1], 10 March 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2012/1268 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 14th March, 2012 on the drawal of electricity under open access [C1A-SRD], 14 March 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2020/2226 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 20th April, 2020 on the storage of petroleum [C13-SC2], 20 April 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2010/3265 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 16th March, 2010 on the storage of petroleum [C11-0P8], 16 March 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2014/2624 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 18th January, 2014 on the generation of electricity [C11-AJD], 18 January 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2018/2338 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 4th March, 2018 on the supply of electricity [C11-NY6], 4 March 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2009/3216 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 26th April, 2009 on the supply of electricity [C10-YAA], 26 April 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2019/3122 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 2nd December, 2019 on the generation of electricity [C11-TYZ], 2 December 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2018/2483 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 17th August, 2018 on the generation of electricity [C17-F29], 17 August 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2019/1430 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 23rd January, 2019 on the manufacture of electricity meters [C15-KTK], 23 January 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2018/197 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 12th July, 2018 on the use of electricity [C19-CZ5], 12 July 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2014/1805 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 26th March, 2014 on the storage of petroleum [C1E-QSQ], 26 March 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2017/2733 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 7th April, 2017 on the generation of electricity from solar energy [C1G-XQD], 7 April 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2006/2963 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 22nd December, 2006 on the drawal of electricity under open access [C1N-T7S], 22 December 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2020/2875 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 1st March, 2020 on the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas [C1K-1FZ], 1 March 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
Circular CERC/CIR/2026/2968 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 22nd May, 2026 on the execution of electrical installation work [C1N-NRV], 22 May 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following"
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