The Ministry of Power has notified the National Electricity Plan Notification (Amendment) Rules, 2023. These Rules were notified on 30th June, 2023 and come into effect from that same date.
The rules amend the existing National Electricity Plan Notification Rules, 2004. The key amendment is related to Rule 3, which governs the notification of the draft National Electricity Plan.
Under the amended rule, a draft National Electricity Plan will be published on the website of the Authority. This step will allow licensees, generating companies, and the general public to review the plan and provide their suggestions and objections. Furthermore, the notice regarding the publication of the draft plan will be published in at least two daily newspapers to maximize awareness.
The amended rule also extends the period for submitting suggestions and objections to sixty days from the date of publication of the draft plan. This provides stakeholders with ample time to thoroughly review the plan and contribute their valuable insights.
Once the feedback has been received and considered, the final National Electricity Plan will be notified on the website of the Authority.
