Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer
Section 28 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer. While adjudicating the quantum of penalty under section 26, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:-- (a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default; The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.
While adjudicating the quantum of penalty under section 26, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:--
(a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
(b) the repetitive nature of the default.
1 [(c) the loss caused to a consumer and amount of compensation thereof.]
Section 28, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).
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Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer". While adjudicating the quantum of penalty under section 26, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:-- (a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Energy Conservation Act?
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What should I read with Section 28 of the Energy Conservation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 26 (Penalty), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 28 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?
Section 28 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 28, came into force on 28 Jun 2012, having been enacted on 29 Sep 2001. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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