Appeal and revision
Section 156 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with appeal and revision. The High Court may exercise, so far as may be applicable, all the powers conferred by Chapters XXIX and XXX of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), as if the Special Court within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the High Court is a District Court, or as the case may be, the Court The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
The High Court may exercise, so far as may be applicable, all the powers conferred by Chapters XXIX and XXX of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), as if the Special Court within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the High Court is a District Court, or as the case may be, the Court of Session, trying cases within the local limits of jurisdiction of the High Court.
Section 156, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 156
What does Section 156 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 156 of the Electricity Act is headed "Appeal and revision". The High Court may exercise, so far as may be applicable, all the powers conferred by Chapters XXIX and XXX of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), as if the Special Court within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the High Court is a District Court, or as the case may be, the Court
How do I find court cases under Section 156 of the Electricity Act?
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When did Section 156 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 156 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 156, 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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