Offences and Penalties

In force Act 4 of 2018 As on 06 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 2018

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Section 19 of Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018 deals with offences and Penalties. If any person,— (a) fails to keep books of accounts or to submit returns in accordance with the provisions of section-7 and the rules made in that behalf under section-15;

(1) If any person,—
(a) fails to keep books of accounts or to submit returns in accordance with the provisions of section-7 and the rules made in that behalf under section-15; or (b) contravenes any rule made under this Act; or (c) willfully obstructs the Inspecting authority in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him by or under this Act, he shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.
(2) No complaint in respect of the offence committed under sub-section (1) shall be entertained unless it is filed by the Inspecting authority.
Section 19, Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018 (Act 4 of 2018).

Questions about Section 19

What does Section 19 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act deal with?

Section 19 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act is headed "Offences and Penalties". If any person,— (a) fails to keep books of accounts or to submit returns in accordance with the provisions of section-7 and the rules made in that behalf under section-15;

How do I find court cases under Section 19 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Electricity Duty Act 19, section 19 Bihar Electricity Duty Act, section 19 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Bihar Electricity Duty Act enacted?

Bihar Electricity Duty Act was enacted in 2018 as Act 4 of 2018. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions800 words
6. Payment and recovery of electricity duty726 words
10. Assessment of duty546 words
22. Power to make rules443 words
18. Special mode of recovery423 words
17. Applicability of interest in case of delayed payment379 words

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