<Li> Metering of electricity supplied made mandatory . </Li> <Li> Provisions related to thefts of electricity made more stringent . </Li> <Li> Trading as a distinct activity recognised with the safeguard of Regulatory commissions being authorised to fix ceiling on trading margins . </Li> <Li> For rural and remote areas, stand - alone system for generation and distribution is permitted . </Li>

The electricity act 2003 and the indian electricity rules 1956