Section 177 — Powers of Authority to make regulations.

(1) The Authority may, by notification, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--

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(a) the Grid Standards under section 34;

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(b) suitable measures relating to safety and electric supply under section 53;

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(c) the installation and operation of meters under section 55;

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(d) the rules of procedure for transaction of business under sub-section (9) of section 70;

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(e) the technical standards for construction of electrical plants and electric lines and connectivity to the grid under clause (b) of section 73;

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(f) the form and manner in which and the time at which the State Government and licensees shall furnish statistics, returns or other information under section 74;

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(g) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified.

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(3) All regulations made by the Authority under this Act shall be subject to the conditions of previous publication.

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