Delhi · Act 36 of 2003

Section 45 — Power to recover charges.

THE ELECTRICITY ACT 2003

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45. Power to recover charges.–(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the prices to be charged 
by a distribution licensee for the supply of electricity by him in pursuance of section 43 shall be in 
accordance with such tariffs fixed from time to time and conditions of his licence. 

(2) The charges for electricity supplied by a distribution licensee shall be– 
(a) fixed in accordance with the methods and the principles as may be specified by the concerned 

State Commission; 
(b) published in such manner so as to give adequate publicity for such charges and prices. 

(3) The charges for electricity supplied by a distribution licensee may include–  
(a) a fixed charge in addition to the charge for the actual electricity supplied; 
(b) a rent or other charges in respect of any electric meter or electrical plant provided by the 

distribution licensee. 

(4) Subject to the provisions of section 62, in fixing charges under this section a distribution licensee 
shall not show undue preference to any person or class of persons or discrimination against any person or 
class of persons. 

(5) The charges fixed by the distribution licensee shall be in accordance with the provisions of this 
Act and the regulations made in this behalf by the concerned State Commission.

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · National Electricity Policy and Plan.Section 4 · National policy on stand alone systems for rural areas and non-conventional energy systems.Section 5 · National policy on electrification and local distribution in rural areas.Section 6 · Joint responsibility of State Government and Central Government in rural electrification.Section 7 · Generating company and requirement for setting up of generating station.Section 8 · Hydro-electric generation.
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