00854pab a2200133 454500008004000000100002000040245005000060260000900110300001600119362001100135520052100146650001900667773003400686180718b2002   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aGodbole, Madhav  aElectricity Bill, 2001: need for a fresh look  c2002  ap.1874-878.  a18 May  aThe Electricity Bill 2001 claims that it has taken account of the current realities of the power sector in India.  Unfortunately, there is little reflection of this in the bill.  In fact, in its present form, it will be another futile legislative exercise to show progress where there is none and, like many other laws in the country, is likely to largely remain as a showpiece on paper.  In the circumstances, the government will do well to withdraw the bill for further examination and consultations. - Reproduced.  aPower industry  aEconomic and Political Weekly