Orders for securing compliance
Section 129 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with orders for securing compliance. Where the Appropriate Commission, on the basis of material in its possession, is satisfied that a licensee is contravening, or is likely to contravene, any of the conditions mentioned in his licence or conditions for grant of exemption or the licensee or the generating company has contravened or is The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
(1) Where the Appropriate Commission, on the basis of material in its possession, is satisfied that a licensee is contravening, or is likely to contravene, any of the conditions mentioned in his licence or conditions for grant of exemption or the licensee or the generating company has contravened or is likely to contravene any of the provisions of this Act, it shall, by an order, give such directions as may be necessary for the purpose of securing compliance with that condition or provision.
(2) While giving direction under sub-section (1), the Appropriate Commission shall have due regard to the extent to which any person is likely to sustain loss or damage due to such contravention.
Section 129, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 129
What does Section 129 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 129 of the Electricity Act is headed "Orders for securing compliance". Where the Appropriate Commission, on the basis of material in its possession, is satisfied that a licensee is contravening, or is likely to contravene, any of the conditions mentioned in his licence or conditions for grant of exemption or the licensee or the generating company has contravened or is
How do I find court cases under Section 129 of the Electricity 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: Electricity Act 2003 129, section 129 Electricity Act 2003, section 129 of the Electricity Act. 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 129 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Manner of Service and Publication of Notice) Regulations, 2006. (2007), then The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Manner of Service and Publication of Notice by the State Commission) Regulations, 2005 (2005).
When did Section 129 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 129 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 129, came into force on 10 Jun 2003, having been enacted on 26 May 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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