Powers of entry and seizure
Section 96 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with powers of entry and seizure. The Appropriate Commission or any officer, not below the rank of a Gazetted Officer specially authorised in this behalf by the Commission, may enter any building or place where the Commission has reason to believe that any document relating to the subject matter of the inquiry may be found, and may The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
The Appropriate Commission or any officer, not below the rank of a Gazetted Officer specially authorised in this behalf by the Commission, may enter any building or place where the Commission has reason to believe that any document relating to the subject matter of the inquiry may be found, and may seize any such document or take extracts or copies therefrom subject to the provisions of section 100 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), in so far as it may be applicable.
Section 96, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
Questions about Section 96
What does Section 96 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 96 of the Electricity Act is headed "Powers of entry and seizure". The Appropriate Commission or any officer, not below the rank of a Gazetted Officer specially authorised in this behalf by the Commission, may enter any building or place where the Commission has reason to believe that any document relating to the subject matter of the inquiry may be found, and may
How do I find court cases under Section 96 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 96, section 96 Electricity Act 2003, section 96 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 96 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 96 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 96, 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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