Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer
Section 144 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer. While adjudicating the quantum of penalty under section 29 or section 33 or section 43, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:-- (a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default; The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
While adjudicating the quantum of penalty under section 29 or section 33 or section 43, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:--
(a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
(b) the repetitive nature of the default.
Section 144, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 144
What does Section 144 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 144 of the Electricity Act is headed "Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer". While adjudicating the quantum of penalty under section 29 or section 33 or section 43, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:-- (a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
How do I find court cases under Section 144 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 144, section 144 Electricity Act 2003, section 144 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 144 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 29 (Compliance of directions), section 33 (Compliance of directions), section 43 (Duty to supply on request), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 144 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 144 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 144, 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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