Electricity Reform Act (No. 28 of 2002)

Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts

Objectives

(1) The Commission shall discharge the functions assigned to it by or under this Act in a manner which it considers is best calculated-

	(a) to protect the interest of consumers in relation to the supply of electricity, by promoting efficiency, economic and safety by person engaged in, or in commercial activities connected with the generation transmission, distribution supply and use of electricity ;

	(b) to secure that so far as it is economical to meet them, all reasonable demands for electricity in Sri Lanka are met ;

	(c) to secure that licensees acting efficiently will be able to finance the carrying on of the activities authorized or required by their licences:

	(d) to promote the efficient use of electricity supplied to premises:

	(e) to protect the public from dangers arising from the generation, transmission, distribution, supply or use of electricity :

	(f) to give effect to any guidance on environmental objectives notified to the Commission by the Central Environmental Authority or, where applicable Provincial Council ;and

	(g) to promote competition where appropriate,

(2) In this section, " the interests of consumers" includes the interest existing and future consumers with regard to-

	(a) the prices charged and other terms of supply of electricity :

	(b) the availability and continuity of supply of electricity :

	(c) the quality of electricity supply services provided ; and

	(d) the exercise of any right conferred under this Act to enter their premises :