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The Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000

Section 59

In force Act 2 of 2001 As on 28 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 2001

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Section 59 of the Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000. The Chairperson, members, officers and other employees of the Commission appointed for carrying out the objects and purposes of this Act shall be deemed, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any provisions of this Act, to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian

The Chairperson, members, officers and other employees of the Commission appointed for carrying out the objects and purposes of this Act shall be deemed, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any provisions of this Act, to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Section 59, The Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000 (Act 2 of 2001).

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 59

How do I find court cases under Section 59 of the Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000?

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: Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000 59, section 59 Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000, section 59 of the Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 59 of the Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000 enacted?

Delhi Electricity Reform Act 2000 was enacted in 2001 as Act 2 of 2001. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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