The draft Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 proposed by the Ministry of Power intends to bring certain structural changes in the electricity sector. While some proposals like formulating a National Renewable Energy Policy are welcome and changes are essential in the interest of the sector, other changes appear to weaken the role of the state.
It is proposed to establish an authority known as the Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority (ECEA) to deal exclusively with issues related to the performance of contracts. The justification given is that the Electricity Regulatory Commissions (ERCs) are overburdened with multiple responsibilities with limited powers for adjudication of disputes.
