Exemption of electric lines or electrical plants from attachment in certain cases
Section 167 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with exemption of electric lines or electrical plants from attachment in certain cases. Where any electric lines or electrical plant, belonging to a licensee are placed in or upon any premises or land not being in the possession of the licensee, such electric lines or electrical plant shall not be liable to be taken in execution under any process of any civil court or in any proceeding The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
Where any electric lines or electrical plant, belonging to a licensee are placed in or upon any premises or land not being in the possession of the licensee, such electric lines or electrical plant shall not be liable to be taken in execution under any process of any civil court or in any proceedings in insolvency against the person in whose possession the same may be.
Section 167, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 167
What does Section 167 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 167 of the Electricity Act is headed "Exemption of electric lines or electrical plants from attachment in certain cases". Where any electric lines or electrical plant, belonging to a licensee are placed in or upon any premises or land not being in the possession of the licensee, such electric lines or electrical plant shall not be liable to be taken in execution under any process of any civil court or in any proceeding
How do I find court cases under Section 167 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 167, section 167 Electricity Act 2003, section 167 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 167 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 167 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 167, 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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