Common use of PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY Clause in Contracts

PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16.01 (and for the purpose of facilitating integration of electricity generation and transmission facilities in areas where the Joint Venturers operate) the Joint Venturers will be at liberty to purchase electricity from the Commission and third parties or to negotiate with the Commission or third parties for the augmentation of the electricity facilities of the Commission and such third parties to enable them to supply the Joint Venturers in lieu of the Joint Venturers providing their own electricity facilities pursuant to the said Section.