LawgistThe Electricity Act
141Extinguishing public lamps
Whoever, maliciously extinguishes any public lamp shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees.
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OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
- 135 Theft of Electricity
- 136 Theft of electric lines and materials
- 137 Punishment for receiving stolen property
- 138 Interference with meters or works of licensee
- 139 Negligently breaking or damaging works
- 140 Penalty for intentionally injuring works
- 141 Extinguishing public lamps
- 142 Punishment for non-compliance of directions by Appropriate Commission
- 143 Power to adjudicate
- 144 Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer
- 145 Civil courts not to have jurisdiction
- 146 Punishment for non-compliance of orders or directions
- 147 Penalties not to affect other liabilities
- 148 Penalty where works belong to Government
- 149 Offences by companies
- 150 Abetment
- 151 Cognizance of offences
- 151A Power of police to investigate
- 151B Certain offences to be cognizable and non-bailable
- 152 Compounding of offences
