The gazette notification pertains to the amendment of the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules, 2006.
These amendments are called the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund (Amendment) Rules, 2022.
The amendments come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (January 30, 2023).
Key Changes
Rule 5(2) of the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules, 2006 is amended to state that expenditure for any item shall be incurred as per the delegation of financial powers vested with Additional Chief Secretary/ Pr. Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Power, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Rule 5 is further amended by adding sub-rule (5), which constitutes a State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) for regulating, controlling, guiding, and operating the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund (DECF).
The Additional Chief Secretary/ Pr. Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Power, Govt. of NCT of Delhi will be the Chairperson of the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC).
Impact Analysis
Government of NCT of Delhi - Department of Power
Action Item: The Department of Power needs to formally constitute the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) and define its operational procedures.
Delhi Energy Conservation Fund (DECF)
Action Item: Develop and implement procedures for the SLSC to effectively manage and oversee the DECF.
Energy Conservation Initiatives in Delhi
Action Item: Review existing energy conservation programs and identify opportunities for improvement under the new framework.
Other Government Departments and Agencies
Action Item: Communicate the changes to relevant government departments and agencies and provide guidance on how to align with the new rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Energy Conservation Act, 2001: The principal legislation that provides the legal basis for the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules and the amendments made in this notification. Specifically Section 16 and Section 57.
Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules, 2006: The original rules governing the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund, which are being amended by this notification. Notified vide no. 159 on dtd: 06.10.2006.
Delhi Energy Conservation Fund (Amendment) Rules, 2022: The amendments to the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules, 2006, as outlined in this notification.
State Level Steering Committee (SLSC): A newly constituted committee responsible for regulating, controlling, guiding, and operating the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund (DECF). It is chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary/ Pr. Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Power, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
Department of Power, Government of NCT of Delhi: The government department responsible for energy-related matters in Delhi, including the management of the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund.
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DEPARTMENT OF POWER
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 4th November, 2022
F. No. 5 (25)/2020-21/EE&REM/2187.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section
57 read with Section 16 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of 2001), the Lt. Governor of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules,
2006, namely:
1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund
(Amendment) Rules, 2022.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules, 2006, -
(i) in sub-rule (2) of rule 5, the following shall be substituted, namely:-
“(2) Expenditure for any item shall be incurred as per the delegation of financial powers vested with
Additional Chief Secretary/ Pr. Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Power, Government of NCT of Delhi.”
(ii) In rule 5 after sub-rule (4), the following shall be added, namely:-
“(5) The State Level Steering Committee (SLSC), shall be constituted for the purposes of regulating,
controlling, guidance and operation of Delhi Energy Conservation Fund (DECF) under the Chairpersonship of
Additional Chief Secretary/ Pr. Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Power, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.”
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
AZIMUL HAQUE, Special Secy. (Power)
Note : The Delhi Energy Conservation Fund Rules, 2006 were notified vide no. 159 on dtd: 06.10.2006 in the
Official Gazette.
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