"That the Bill further to amend the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, be taken into consideration". Sir, I rise to move the Electricity Laws (Amendment) Bill, 1998. An earlier Bill which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 13th March, 1997 was referred to the Standing Committee on Energy on 20th March, 1997. The Standing Committee on Energy was constituted under the  Chairmanship of Shri Jagmohan, Member of Lok Sabha. The Standing Committee on Energy held detailed consultations with experts in the power sector and submitted its report to Speaker, Lok Sabha on 3rd December, 1997. The Standing Committee had made several important recommendations and suggested modifications to the Bill.