Powers of Inspecting Authority
Section 9 of Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018 deals with powers of Inspecting Authority. Subject to the provisions of any rules made by the State Government in this behalf, an Inspecting authority may— (i) require production for inspection of such books and records as may be necessary for ascertaining or verifying the amount of electricity duty leviable under this Act;
(1) Subject to the provisions of any rules made by the State Government in this behalf, an Inspecting authority may—
(i) require production for inspection of such books and records as may be necessary for ascertaining or verifying the amount of electricity duty leviable under this Act;
(ii) enter and search any premises where energy is, or is believed to be supplied for the purpose of—
(a) verifying the statements made in the books of accounts kept, and returns submitted under section-7;
(b) checking, reading and testing of meters;
(c) verifying the particulars required in connection with the levy of electricity duty;
(iii) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act and the rules made thereunder.
(2) All searches made under sub-section (1) shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Section 9, Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018 (Act 4 of 2018).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act is headed "Powers of Inspecting Authority". Subject to the provisions of any rules made by the State Government in this behalf, an Inspecting authority may— (i) require production for inspection of such books and records as may be necessary for ascertaining or verifying the amount of electricity duty leviable under this Act;
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Bihar Electricity Duty Act, section 9 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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