Section 3(1) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code
(1)State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC): It is the apex body to ensure integrated operation of the power system in the State. Its functions as assigned to it under the Act area.(a)be responsible for optimum scheduling and despatch of electricity within the State, in accordance with the contracts entered into with the Licensees or the Generating Companies operating in the state;(b)monitor grid operations;(c)keep accounts of the quantity of electricity transmitted through the State Grid.(d)exercise supervision and control over the intra-State transmission system and(e)be responsible for carrying out real time operations for grid control and despatch of electricity within the State through secure and economic operation of the State Grid in accordance with the grid standards and Tamil Nadu Electricity Grid Code (TNEGC)It is vested with the power to levy and collect such fees and charges from the Generating Companies and Licensees engaged in intra-state transmission of electricity, which may be specified by the Commission.In addition to the above, it shall also keep accounts of the consumers / licensees / persons engaged in generation and traders involved in open access transactions.
