(1) The Central Commission may, by notification, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
(a) the terms and conditions for determination of tariff under section 61;
(b) the open access in inter-State transmission under section 38;
(c) the Grid Code under section 79;
(d) the levy of fee under section 79.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 178
Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003 confers plenary powers on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to make regulations consistent with the Act, establishing the Commission's legislative authority to enact tariff terms, open access rules, and grid codes.
Do not attempt to challenge the validity of a CERC regulation (such as the CERC Tariff Regulations or Connectivity Regulations) before APTEL; under PTC India Ltd., APTEL possesses zero jurisdiction to review regulations, and challenges must be filed via writ petition under Article 226 before the High Court.