Section 74 in The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct Of Business) Regulations, 1999
74. The Commission may make such order or orders as it thinks fit for collection of information, inquiry, investigation, entry, search, seizure, and without prejudice to the generality of its powers in regard to the following:-
(a)The Commission may, at any time, direct the Secretary or any one or more officers or consultants or any other person as the Commission considers appropriate to study, investigate or furnish information with respect to any matter within the purview of the Commission under the Act.(b)The Commission may for the above purpose give such other directions as it may deem fit and specify the time within which the report is to be submitted or information furnished.(c)The Commission may issue or authorise the Secretary or an Officer to issue directions to any person to produce before it and allow to be examined and kept by an Officer of the Commission specified in this behalf the books, accounts, etc., or to furnish information to the specified officer.(d)The Commission may, for the purpose of collecting any information, particulars or documents which the Commission considers necessary in connection with the discharge of its functions under the Act, issue such directions as may be considered necessary.(e)If any such report or information obtained appears to the Commission to be insufficient or inadequate, the Commission or the Secretary or an Officer authorised for the purpose may give directions for further inquiry, report and furnishing of information.(f)The Commission may direct such incidental, consequential and supplemental matters be attended to which may be considered relevant in connection with the above.
