Section 11(1)(b) in Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999
(b)to promote efficiency, economy and safety in the use of the electricity in the State including and in particular, in regard to quality, continuity and reliability of service, the standard of performance by the units engaged in the electricity supply industry in the State, the efficient utilisation and conservation of energy, appropriate demand side management and reduction of wastes and losses in the use of electricity and to enable all reasonable demands for electricity to be met;