This edition of the Central Electricity Authority Regulations, 2026, presents an updated and authoritative compilation of the statutory regulations framed under the Electricity Act, as notified by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) up to the year 2026. Designed as a dependable bare act reference with short comments, the book provides the exact text of the regulations as in force, making it especially suitable for legal study, regulatory compliance, and professional use in the power and energy sector.

The volume comprehensively covers key CEA regulations, including:
• Installation and Operation of Meters Regulations, 2006 (as amended)
• Procedure for Transaction of Business Regulations, 2006
• Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid Regulations, 2007
• Furnishing of Statistics, Returns and Information Regulations, 2007
• Grid Standards Regulations, 2010
• Safety Requirements for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines Regulations, 2011
• Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources Regulations, 2013
• Technical Standards for Communication System in Power System Operation Regulations, 2020
• Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines Regulations, 2022 (as amended)
• Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply Regulations, 2023
• Flexible Operation of Coal Based Thermal Power Generating Units Regulations, 2023

The text incorporates all relevant amendments, notifications, and revisions issued by the Central Electricity Authority, ensuring alignment with the latest regulatory framework governing electricity generation, transmission, distribution, grid connectivity, safety, and operational standards in India.

This edition is particularly useful for:
• Practicing advocates and litigators handling electricity and energy matters
• Power sector professionals, engineers, and consultants
• Regulatory authorities and compliance officers
• Academicians and researchers in energy law and policy

Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this 2026 edition serves as a concise yet comprehensive legal reference, offering statutory clarity and practical relevance for anyone engaged with electricity regulation and governance in India.