Protection of railways, highways, airports and canals, docks, wharfs and piers
Section 159 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with protection of railways, highways, airports and canals, docks, wharfs and piers. No person shall, in the generation, transmission, distribution, supply or use of electricity, in any way injure any railway, highway, airports, tramway, canal or water-way or any dock, wharf or pier vested in or controlled by a local authority, or obstruct or interfere with the traffic on any railwa The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
No person shall, in the generation, transmission, distribution, supply or use of electricity, in any way injure any railway, highway, airports, tramway, canal or water-way or any dock, wharf or pier vested in or controlled by a local authority, or obstruct or interfere with the traffic on any railway, airway, tramway, canal or water-way.
Section 159, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 159
What does Section 159 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 159 of the Electricity Act is headed "Protection of railways, highways, airports and canals, docks, wharfs and piers". No person shall, in the generation, transmission, distribution, supply or use of electricity, in any way injure any railway, highway, airports, tramway, canal or water-way or any dock, wharf or pier vested in or controlled by a local authority, or obstruct or interfere with the traffic on any railwa
How do I find court cases under Section 159 of the Electricity Act?
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When did Section 159 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 159 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 159, 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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