LawgistThe Electricity Act
144Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer
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.
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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
