(1) A Licensee may undertake distribution of electricity in a designated area within its area of supply, through a franchisee as per the provisions of the Act:
Provided that a franchisee appointed by the distribution licensee cannot further sub-appoint a franchisee/ sub-franchisee to undertake distribution of electricity.
(2) Notwithstanding the above, the distribution Licensee shall be solely responsible to the consumer for all matters relating to the distribution of electricity through such franchisee.
(3) The franchisee shall, on behalf of the Licensee, perform such duties and functions as are assigned to him by the Licensee about distribution of electricity in the designated area.
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