Regulatory Reforms In India : Effectiveness, Efficiency And Impacts

The regulatory reform exercise is in progress in different sectors of the economy. This reform process aims to reduce cost, delay, and uncertainty leading to consumer benefits, in terms of lower prices and wider choices. The process has progressed much in the infrastructure sector, particularly in electricity and telecom, in the past decade. This book assesses the impact of regulatory reform in the electricity and telecom sectors in this context. It will be useful for those who shall have to comply with reformed statutes. The book comprises three sections: (1) Regulatory impact assessment of the power sector (2) Regulatory impact assessment of the telecom sector (3) assessment of a multi-sector regulator It will be particularly useful to policy-makers, regulators, executives, academicians, researchers, donors, consultants, and all those involved in the design and implementation of the reform programmes.