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Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Methods and principles for fixation of charges including cross subsidy charges recoverable by distribution licensee) Regulations, 2008] 7 No. JSERCI74/390 dated the 12th April, 2006.-~In exercise of the powers under Sections 39(2) , 42(2) and 45 read with section 181(1) and 181(2)(k) , (p) and (u) of the Electricity Act; 2003 (36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following Regulations providing for methods and principles for fixation of charges recoverable by the distribution licensee for supply of electricity: 1. Short title, extent and commencement 1.1 These Regulations shall be called the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Methods and principles for fixation of charges including cross subsidy charges recoverable by distribution licensee) Regulations 2006. 1.2 These Regulations shall apply to all distribution licensees including deemed licensees operating within the State of Jharkhand Siate and all consumers receiving supply as per proviso 1 of section-43 (2) of the Electricity Act 2003. 1.3 These Regulations shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official gazette. 2. Definitions: 1.4 In these Regulations, unless the context or subject matter otherwise reequires: (a) 'Act" means the Electricity Act; 2003 (3 6 of 2003); (b) Commission" means the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission; Published in Jharkhand Gazette (ex-ord: ) dt 24.9.2007 (C) Disiripution Licensee" means 2 'icensee authorised i0 operate and maintain distribution system ior supplying eiectricity to the consumers in his area of supply; (d) Extra High Tension (EHT) Consumer" means a consumer who is supplied ele