Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Electricity Authority (CEA):
1.It is a statutory body.
2.It regulates electricity tariffs in India.
3.The Minister of Power appoints the Chairperson of the CEA.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. CEA is a statutory body established under Section 3(1) of the Electricity Supply Act, 1948, which was later repealed by Section 70(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The Chairperson of the CEA is appointed by the Central Government, which includes the Minister of Power.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The regulation of electricity tariffs in India is primarily the responsibility of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), not the CEA.
Source: Forum IAS
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