Section 27 of EA 2003, Electricity Act : Section 27: Constitution Of Regional Load Despatch Centre

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Central Government of India, to ensure efficient management of electricity supply across different regions, decides to establish a Regional Load Despatch Centre (RLDC) in the Southern region of the country. This RLDC is tasked with coordinating and overseeing the distribution and transmission of electricity within the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Initially, the Central Transmission Utility (CTU), a central government entity responsible for the interstate transmission of electricity, operates the Southern RLDC. However, the government later plans to appoint a specialized Government company to take over these operations. This company will be responsible for managing the flow of electricity, ensuring that supply meets demand, and maintaining grid stability, without participating in the generation or trading of electricity itself, in accordance with Section 27 of The Electricity Act, 2003.