Electricity Act 2003 MCQ Quiz
1. Electricity Act 2003 & Regulations
Q1. Which section of the Electricity Act, 2003 relates to the Power of State Govt. to make rules?
Answer: B) Section 176
Section 176 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers the State Government to make rules for carrying out the provisions of the Act.
Exam Tip: Remember that Section 180 deals with powers of the Central Government, while Section 176 is for State Governments.
Q2. Section 161 of the Electricity Act, 2003 relates to:
Answer: B) Recovery of penalties as arrears of land revenue
Section 161 states that any penalty not paid can be recovered as arrears of land revenue.
Exam Tip: Section 135 deals with theft, and Section 151 covers adjudicating officers.
Q3. Which section relates to theft of electric lines and materials?
Answer: D) Section 150
Section 150 penalizes theft of electric lines and materials (imprisonment up to 3 years or fine or both).
Exam Tip: Section 135 is for electricity theft, while Section 136 covers unauthorized use.
Q4. Which section of the Electricity Act, 2003 relates to Assessment?
Answer: A) Section 126
Section 126 deals with assessment of unauthorized use of electricity by the assessing officer.
Exam Tip: Section 127 provides the appeal process against assessment orders.
2. Penalties & Legal Consequences
Q5. Who shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months if they fail to comply with an order under the Electricity Act, 2003?
Answer: C) Any person
Under Section 188, non-compliance with orders can lead to imprisonment up to 3 months or a fine.
Exam Tip: This applies to any person, including licensees or consumers.
Q6. Theft of electricity is constituted under which section of the Electricity Act, 2003?
Answer: B) Section 135
Section 135 defines theft of electricity (punishable with imprisonment and fine).
Exam Tip: Section 138 covers penalties for non-compliance with directions.
3. Licensing & Regulatory Provisions
Q7. A "transmission licensee" means a licensee authorized to establish or operate:
Answer: B) Transmission lines
Defined under Section 2(72) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Exam Tip: A distribution licensee (Section 2(17)) handles supply to consumers.
Q8. A distribution licensee must supply electricity to an applicant within how many months?
Answer: A) 1 month
Section 43 mandates supply must be provided within 1 month in urban areas and 3 months in rural areas.
Exam Tip: Remember exceptions for rural areas.
4. Disconnection & Unauthorized Use
Q9. A licensee can disconnect supply for non-payment after giving how many days' notice?
Answer: B) 15 days
Section 56 mandates a 15-day clear written notice before disconnection.
Exam Tip: No disconnection if payment is made before the due date.
Q10. If unauthorized use of electricity cannot be ascertained, the period is limited to:
Answer: B) 6 months
As per Section 126, the maximum period for assessment is 6 months preceding the inspection.
Exam Tip: The assessing officer determines the liability.
5. Appeals & Grievances
Q11. What is the time limit to appeal against an assessment order under Section 126?
Answer: B) 30 days
Section 127 allows 30 days to appeal to the appellate authority.
Exam Tip: The appellate authority may condone delays up to 30 additional days.
6. Definitions & Key Terms
Q12. A "stand-alone system" refers to:
Answer: A) Off-grid electricity generation
Defined under Section 2(66) as a system not connected to the grid.
Exam Tip: Common in rural or remote areas.
Q13. A "consumer" is defined under which section?
Answer: A) Section 2(15)
A consumer is any person supplied with electricity for their own use.
Exam Tip: Licensees are excluded from this definition.
7. Inspections & Safety Measures
Q14. Electrical inspectors must be informed of accidents related to:
Answer: C) Electrical fires or fatalities
Section 161(2) requires reporting of accidents causing death or serious injury.
Exam Tip: The inspector investigates such incidents.
8. Power Systems & Distribution
Q15. A stand-alone system is used for:
Answer: B) Rural electrification without grid connection
Common in decentralized renewable energy projects (e.g., solar microgrids).
Exam Tip: Defined under Section 2(66).
9. Provisions & Sections
Q16. Section 7 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with:
Answer: A) Licensing for electricity generation
Section 7 allows generating electricity without a license (except for hydro projects).
Exam Tip: Captive generation is covered under Section 9.
10. Qualifications & Roles
Q17. An Electrical Safety Officer must have:
Answer: B) Degree + 3 years experience
As per Central Electricity Authority Regulations, a degree in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of experience is required.
Exam Tip: They ensure compliance with safety standards.
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