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Chapter II · Functions of the Commission

4. Objectives

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(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 interests of consumers in relation to the supply of electricity, by promoting efficiency, economy and safety by persons engaged in, or in commercial activities connected with, the generation, transmission, distribution, supply and use of electricity;

(b)

to secure that all 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, a

Provincial Council; and

(g)

to promote competition, where appropriate,

(hereinafter referred to as the “objectives”).

(2)

In this section “the interests of consumers” includes the interests of 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 rights conferred under this Act to enter their premises.

Read on from s 5

Chapter III

Part I

Licensing

Read on from Part I

Part II

Powers and Duties of Licensees

Read on from Part II

Part III

Modification and Enforcement of Licences

Read on from Part III

Schedules