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States oppose Electricity Bill as Centre pushes reforms in power sector

The proposed new Bill is slated to be placed on the floor of the Parliament in the current session

The latest amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003 seek to abolish power "distribution licence" and allow any company to supply electricity in an area
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The Centre in April unveiled the first set of draft amendments to the Electricity Bill, 2003 and has asked the states to submit their comment

Shreya Jai New Delhi
As the Centre pushes reforms in the power sector, especially for the beleaguered electricity distribution segment, several states, mostly the opposition-ruled ones, are opposing it. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala have voiced their reservations against the amendments made to the Electricity Act, 2003.

The proposed new Bill is slated to be placed on the floor of the Parliament in the current session. Ahead of that, it will also be sent for Cabinet’s approval.

The Centre in April unveiled the first set of draft amendments to the Electricity Bill, 2003 and has asked the states to
submit their comments. Major amendments included an

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