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KERC proposes to allow self-certification for new electricity connections
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KERC proposes to allow self-certification for new electricity connections
KERC has proposed self-certification by consumers for new electricity connections to cut delays, drawing a mixed response over safety oversight.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has proposed allowing consumers to self-certify compliance for new electricity connections, aiming to cut delays in the current process.
While consumers have broadly welcomed the move as reducing red tape, contractors and some experts have raised safety and accountability concerns about certification without third-party inspection.
KERC is a State Electricity Regulatory Commission that regulates tariffs and licensing within Karnataka.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
Remember these
- Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
- Electricity Act 2003
- self-certification
- power connection
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How the exam will ask it
Prelims
- Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission, Electricity Act 2003, self-certification, power connection
Mains
Use as an example in KPSC answers (Karnataka GS - State Polity: electricity regulation, KERC).
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Under which central legislation is every State mandated to constitute a State Electricity Regulatory Commission such as KERC?
- The Indian Electricity Act, 1910
- The Electricity Act, 2003
- The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
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Answer: B — The Electricity Act, 2003 mandates every State to constitute a State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC), such as Karnataka's KERC, to regulate tariffs and licensing within the State.
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