Review
Section 157 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with review. The Special Court may, on a petition or otherwise and in order to prevent miscarriage of justice, review its judgment or order passed under section 154, but no such review petition shall be entertained except on the ground that it was such order passed under a mistake of fact, ignorance of any mater The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
The Special Court may, on a petition or otherwise and in order to prevent miscarriage of justice, review its judgment or order passed under section 154, but no such review petition shall be entertained except on the ground that it was such order passed under a mistake of fact, ignorance of any material fact or any error apparent on the face of the record:
Provided that the Special Court shall not allow any review petition and set aside its previous order or judgment without hearing the parties affected.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this Part, "Special Courts" means the Special Courts constituted under sub-section (1) of section 153.
Section 157, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 157
What does Section 157 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 157 of the Electricity Act is headed "Review". The Special Court may, on a petition or otherwise and in order to prevent miscarriage of justice, review its judgment or order passed under section 154, but no such review petition shall be entertained except on the ground that it was such order passed under a mistake of fact, ignorance of any mater
How do I find court cases under Section 157 of the Electricity Act?
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What should I read with Section 157 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 153 (Constitution of Special Courts), section 154 (Procedure and power of Special Court), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 157 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 157 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 157, 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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