Section 84: Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission.–

Q: What does Section 84 of The Electricity Act, 2003 (EA) deal with?

Section 84 EA pertains to "Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission.–". It is part of the The Electricity Act, 2003, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 84 of The Electricity Act, 2003 (EA) governs qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission.–. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 84 EA still in force?

Yes, Section 84 of the The Electricity Act, 2003 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 84 EA?

धारा 84 EA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 84 of the The Electricity Act, 2003. Section 84 of The Electricity Act, 2003 (EA) governs qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission.–. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 84 EA?

Dhara 84 EA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 84 of the The Electricity Act, 2003. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 84 of The Electricity Act, 2003 (EA) governs qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission.–. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 84 of The Electricity Act, 2003?

Cite as: "Section 84, The Electricity Act, 2003 (EA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Electricity Act, 2003, § 84 (India).

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(1)

The Chairperson and the Members of the State Commission shall be persons of ability, integrity and standing

who have adequate knowledge of, and have shown capacity in, dealing with problems relating to engineering, finance, commerce, economics, law or management.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the State Government may appoint any person as the Chairperson from amongst persons who is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court:

Provided that no appointment under this sub-section shall be made except after consultation with the Chief Justice of that High Court.

(3)

The Chairperson or any other Member of the State Commission shall not hold any other office.

(4)

The Chairperson shall be the Chief Executive of the State Commission.