Additional terms of supply
Section 48 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with additional terms of supply. A distribution licensee may require any person who requires a supply of electricity in pursuance of section 43 to accept-- (a) any restrictions which may be imposed for the purpose of enabling the distribution licensee to comply with the regulations made under section 53; The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
A distribution licensee may require any person who requires a supply of electricity in pursuance of section 43 to accept--
(a) any restrictions which may be imposed for the purpose of enabling the distribution licensee to comply with the regulations made under section 53;
(b) any terms restricting any liability of the distribution licensee for economic loss resulting from negligence of the person to whom the electricity is supplied.
Section 48, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 48
What does Section 48 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 48 of the Electricity Act is headed "Additional terms of supply". A distribution licensee may require any person who requires a supply of electricity in pursuance of section 43 to accept-- (a) any restrictions which may be imposed for the purpose of enabling the distribution licensee to comply with the regulations made under section 53;
How do I find court cases under Section 48 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 48, section 48 Electricity Act 2003, section 48 of the Electricity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 48 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 43 (Duty to supply on request), section 53 (Provision relating to safety and electricity supply), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 48 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 48 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 48, 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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