Section 57 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
- (1)The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act and not inconsistent with the rules, if any, made by the Central Government.
- (2)In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--
- (a)1[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] under clause (a) of section 15; ;
- (b)the form, the manner and the period within which information with regard to energy consumption shall be furnished under clause (h) of section 15; 2[(ba) the fee to be levied for the services rendered by the designated agency for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation under clause (ha) of section 15;
- (bb)the form in which and the time at which, the budget of the designated agency shall be prepared under section 15A;]
- (c)the person or any authority who shall administer the Fund and the manner in which the Fund shall be administered under sub-3[section (3)] of section 16;
- (d)the matters to be included for the purposes of inspection under sub-section (2) of section 17;
- (e)any other matter which is to be, or may be, prescribed, or in respect of which provision is to be made, or may be made, by rules.
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is allow a State Government to make its own rules to implement the law, provided they do not conflict with central rules.
- It gives states the power to establish energy conservation and sustainable building codes tailored to their region.
- The provision lets states determine the fees charged by their designated agencies for promoting energy efficiency.
- It allows the state to dictate how and when its designated agency prepares its budget.
- States can also establish who will administer the State Energy Conservation Fund and how it will be managed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Under Section 57 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, can a state make any rule it wants?
No, under Section 57 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, a State Government can only make rules that are not inconsistent with the rules made by the Central Government.
2. Does Section 57 of the energy conservation law allow states to manage their own funds?
Yes, Section 57 of the energy conservation law allows the State Government to make rules regarding the person or authority who will administer the state Fund and the manner of its administration.
3. What does Section 57 of this 2001 legislation say about building codes?
Section 57 of this 2001 legislation permits State Governments to make rules regarding energy conservation and sustainable building codes.
Test yourself
Q1.What is a key restriction on the rule-making power of State Governments under Section 57 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001?
Q2.According to Section 57 of the 2001 energy legislation, what can a State Government regulate regarding its designated agency?
Q3.Under Section 57 of the energy conservation law, who determines the fee levied for services rendered by the state's designated agency?
Q4.If the Central Government establishes a standard rule under Section 56 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, what must a state do when drafting a local rule on a similar topic under Section 57?