Power of police to investigate
Section 151A of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with power of police to investigate. For the purposes of investigation of an offence punishable under this Act, the police officer shall have all the powers as provided in Chapter XII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).] The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
1 [151A. Power of police to investigate.--For the purposes of investigation of an offence punishable under this Act, the police officer shall have all the powers as provided in Chapter XII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).]
Section 151A, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 151A
What does Section 151A of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 151A of the Electricity Act is headed "Power of police to investigate". [151A. Power of police to investigate.--For the purposes of investigation of an offence punishable under this Act, the police officer shall have all the powers as provided in Chapter XII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).]
How do I find court cases under Section 151A 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 151A, section 151A Electricity Act 2003, section 151A of the Electricity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 151A of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 151A of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 151A, 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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