or occupier of any premises, give supply of electricity to such premises, within
one month after receipt of the application requiring such supply :
Provided that where such supply requires extension of distribution
mains, or commissioning of new sub-stations, the distribution licensee shall
supply the electricity to such premises immediately after such extension or
commissioning or within such period as may be specified by the Appropriate
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commissioning or within such period as may be specified by the Appropriate
Commission.
Provided further that in case of a village or hamlet or area wherein no
provision for supply of electricity exists, the Appropriate Commission may extend
the said period as it may consider necessary for electrification of such village or
hamlet or area.
(2) It shall be the duty of every distribution licensee to provide, if
required, electric plant or electric line for giving electric supply to the premises
specified in sub-section (1) :
Provided that no person shall be entitled to demand, or to continue to
receive, from a licensee a supply of electricity for any premises having a separate
supply unless he has agreed with the licensee to pay to him such price as
determined by the Appropriate Commission .
(3) If a distribution licensee fails to supply the electricity within the
period specified in sub-
section (1), he shall be liable to a penalty which may
extend to one thousand rupees for each day of default.
Exceptions from
duty to supply
electricity.
Section 43 • The Electricity Act 2003
Section 43. (1) Every distribution licensee, shall, on an application by the owner
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