Members not to have certain interest
Section 71 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with members not to have certain interest. No Member of the Authority shall have any share or interest, whether in his own name or otherwise, in any company or other body corporate or an association of persons (whether incorporated or not) or a firm engaged in the business of generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
No Member of the Authority shall have any share or interest, whether in his own name or otherwise, in any company or other body corporate or an association of persons (whether incorporated or not) or a firm engaged in the business of generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity or fuel for the generation thereof or in the manufacture of electrical equipment.
Section 71, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 71
What does Section 71 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 71 of the Electricity Act is headed "Members not to have certain interest". No Member of the Authority shall have any share or interest, whether in his own name or otherwise, in any company or other body corporate or an association of persons (whether incorporated or not) or a firm engaged in the business of generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity
How do I find court cases under Section 71 of the Electricity Act?
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When did Section 71 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 71 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 71, 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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