Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments

Power Grid and Energy Sector — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
Electricity (Amendment) Act 20032007Strengthened provisions for grid security and reliability, including enhanced penalties for unauthorized access to electrical installations and improved coordination mechanisms between central and state authorities for infrastructure protection.Provided stronger legal framework for prosecuting attacks on power infrastructure and enabled better coordination between different levels of government in ensuring grid security