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7. Powers and functions of the Authority.-
(1) The Authority shall be exclusively responsible for regulating the
provision of electric power services.
(2) In particular and without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, only the Authority, subject to the
provisions in sub-section (4), shall-
(a) grant licences for generation,
transmission and distribution of electric power;
(b) prescribe procedures and
standards for investment programmes by generation, transmission and distribution
companies;
(c) prescribe and enforce
performance standards for generation, transmission and distribution companies;
(d) establish a uniform system of
accounts by generation, transmission and distribution companies;
(e) prescribe fees including fees
for grant of licences and renewal thereof;
(f) prescribe fines for
contravention of the provisions of this Act; and
(g) perform any other function
which is incidental or consequential to any of -the aforesaid functions.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions
of sub-section (2) and without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred by
sub-section (1) the, Authority shall-
(a) determine tariff, rates,
charges and other terms and conditions for the supply of electric power services by
generation, transmission and distribution companies and recommend to the Federal
Government for notification;
(b) review organizational affairs
of generation, transmission and distribution companies to avoid any adverse effect on the
operation of electric power services and for continuous and efficient supply of such
services;
(c) encourage uniform industry
standards and code of conduct for generation, transmission and distribution companies;
(d) tender advice to public sector
Projects;
(e) submit reports to the Federal
Government in respect of activities of generation, transmission and distribution
companies; and
(f) perform any other function
which is incidental or consequential to any of the aforesaid functions.
(4) Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Act. the Government of a Province may construct power houses and grid%
stations and lay Act transmission lines for use within the Province and determine the
tariff for distribution of electricity within the Province. Coll
(5) Before approving the tariff for
the supply of electric power by generation companies using hydro-electric plants, the
Authority shall consider the recommendations of the Government of the Province in which
such generation facility is located.
(6) In performing its functions
under this Act, the Authority shall, as far as practicable, protect the interests of
consumers and companies providing electric power services in accordance with guidelines,
not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, laid down by the Federal Government.
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