The Electricity Act

Theft of Electricity

Theft of electric lines and materials

Punishment for receiving stolen property

Interference with meters or works of licensee

Negligently breaking or damaging works

Penalty for intentionally injuring works

Extinguishing public lamps

Punishment for non-compliance of directions by Appropriate Commission

Power to adjudicate

Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer

Civil courts not to have jurisdiction

Punishment for non-compliance of orders or directions

Penalties not to affect other liabilities

Penalty where works belong to Government

Offences by companies

Abetment

Cognizance of offences

Power of police to investigate

Certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable

Compounding of offences


OFFENCES AND PENALTIES


While adjudicating the quantum of
penalty under section 29 or section 33 or section 43, 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.

LAWGIST

# 144 Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer