Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC)
The Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) is a regulation made by the
Central Commission in exercise of powers under clause (h) of subsection (1) of Section 79 read with clause (g) of sub-section (2) of
Section 178 of the Act. The IEGC also lays down the rules, guidelines
and standards to be followed by various persons and participants in the system to plan, develop, maintain and operate the power system, in the most secure, reliable, economic and efficient manner, while facilitating healthy competition in the generation and supply of electricity.