UPSC Prelims 2006 Q65: Indian Economy – Infrastructure & Industry
Consider the following statements:
1. Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has been established by each State Government in India.
2. One of the components of the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme
(APDRP) is upgradation of sub - transmission and distribution system for electricity in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity and APDRP
| Statement | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has been established by each State Government | False | It was established by the Central Government under the Electricity Act, 2003 as a single national tribunal |
| 2. APDRP includes upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution systems | True | Upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution networks is a core component of the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme |
Only statement 2 is correct.
Answer: (b) 2 only.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Statement 1 is false; the Tribunal is set up by the Centre, not each State.
- (b) CORRECT. APDRP covers upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution systems.
- (c) Incorrect. Statement 1 is false, so both cannot be correct.
- (d) Incorrect. Statement 2 is true, so it is not 'neither'.
Key point
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity is a Central body under the Electricity Act, 2003, and APDRP funds sub-transmission and distribution upgradation.
Remember
ATE is set up by the Centre; APDRP upgrades sub-transmission and distribution.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the Tribunal is a State-level body like regulatory commissions.
- Confusing the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions with the Appellate Tribunal.
- Forgetting APDRP's focus on distribution reform.
Exam tip
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity: central, Electricity Act 2003; SERCs are the State-level bodies.
Sources
- Electricity Act, 2003, Section 110 (Appellate Tribunal for Electricity)
- Ministry of Power, Government of India — Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) guidelines