Section 9, Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S2K-Z8R]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 July 2003 by No. 2887/2003 [N13-0CV].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Appropriate 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 (3)
Appropriate Commission: Section 2, Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S2KZ1A] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Appropriate Commission" means the Central Regulatory Commission or the State Regulatory Commission, as the case may be
Appropriate Commission: 17 more definitions.
licensee: Section 2, Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S2KZ1A] (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.
prescribed: Section 2, Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 [S2KZ1A] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (87)
Standing Order No. 811/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat dated 3rd October, 2013 on the drawal of electricity under open access [C1E-PM9], 3 October 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3711/2013 of the Energy Department, Government of Gujarat dated 22nd April, 2013 on the manufacture of electricity meters [C13-6SY], 22 April 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Energy Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3926/2017 of the Home Department, Government of Gujarat dated 21st February, 2017 on the transmission of electricity [C13-GE7], 21 February 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Home Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4920/2019 of the Law Department, Government of Gujarat dated 12th March, 2019 on the generation of electricity from solar energy [C13-P6F], 12 March 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Law Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3313/2026 of the Home Department, Government of Gujarat dated 25th May, 2026 on the consumption of energy by a designated consumer [C14-GVN], 25 May 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Home Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3603/2007 of the General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat dated 20th June, 2007 on the use of electricity [C12-S0J], 20 June 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2986/2009 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Gujarat dated 10th September, 2009 on the manufacture of electricity meters [C12-XQ9], 10 September 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2438/2025 of the Labour Department, Government of Gujarat dated 22nd September, 2025 on the use of electricity [C14-BWR], 22 September 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Labour Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4569/2008 of the Transport Department, Government of Gujarat dated 25th January, 2008 on the distribution of electricity [C10-V42], 25 January 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Transport Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2322/2012 of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat dated 9th November, 2012 on the supply of electricity [C11-70X], 9 November 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3255/2016 of the Energy Department, Government of Gujarat dated 22nd January, 2016 on the supply of electricity [C11-FX7], 22 January 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Energy Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 146/2017 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Gujarat dated 16th April, 2017 on the supply of electricity [C11-K15], 16 April 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3391/2007 of the General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat dated 7th March, 2007 on the storage of petroleum [C10-RJ7], 7 March 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4750/2020 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat dated 1st October, 2020 on the storage of petroleum [C11-XMQ], 1 October 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 497/2010 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Gujarat dated 8th September, 2010 on the supply of electricity [C11-1XT], 8 September 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2210/2023 of the Housing Department, Government of Gujarat dated 27th October, 2023 on the storage of petroleum [C12-7RG], 27 October 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Housing Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4512/2025 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat dated 13th August, 2025 on the distribution of electricity [C12-E68], 13 August 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4663/2018 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Gujarat dated 23rd October, 2018 on the transmission of electricity [C13-MWP], 23 October 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1048/2024 of the Labour Department, Government of Gujarat dated 20th June, 2024 on the storage of petroleum [C14-6T5], 20 June 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Labour Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3520/2026 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat dated 19th April, 2026 on the storage of petroleum [C14-G30], 19 April 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4654/2011 of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat dated 11th August, 2011 on the transmission of electricity [C16-WXW], 11 August 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1984/2013 of the General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat dated 17th July, 2013 on the retail sale of petroleum products [C17-1QV], 17 July 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1901/2006 of the Energy Department, Government of Gujarat dated 9th January, 2006 on the distribution of natural gas [C16-FDZ], 9 January 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Energy Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2448/2007 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Gujarat dated 24th July, 2007 on the operation of a captive generating plant [C16-K1R], 24 July 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2041/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat dated 12th May, 2014 on the execution of electrical installation work [C17-3Y1], 12 May 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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