The Maharashtra government has opposed the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, saying that it clearly violates the Constitutional mandate and undermines its federal structure.
Maharashtra’s Energy Minister Dr Nitin Raut says the intent should be towards decentralisation of power for transparency and efficiency.
Expressing his grave concern over the proposed amendments in the EA 2003, Dr Raut said that the Centre intends to override and dominate the state government’s responsibility in the administration of power generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
Dr Raut, a senior politician from Vidarbha, said the Constitution of India under Seventh Schedule, provides the powers to both the central as well as state governments to make appropriate laws on matters related to electricity.
