A few days ago, I had a conversation with a group of students who were keen to understand the impact of the amendments proposed in The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025. The students had a straightforward question: Will the amendments continue to serve the larger interests of people while improving efficiency and competition?

On the face of it, the answer seems to be yes. However, reading the fine print offers a different perspective. The proposed amendments, particularly to Sections 43, 61(g), and 90, may make the rules more favourable to larger consumers while creating uncertainty for smaller ones.

According to Section 43 of the Electricity Act 2003, every distribution company has a duty to supply electricity to applicants without any discrimination. In fact, it is the legal right of

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