any sum other than a charge for electricity due from him to a licensee or the
generating company in respect of supply, transmission or distribution or wheeling
of electricity to him, the licensee or the generating company may, after giving not
less than fifteen clear days notice in writing, to such person and without prejudice
to his rights to recover such charge or other sum by suit, cut off the supply of
electricity and for that purpose cut or disconnect any electric supply line or other
works being the property of such licensee or the generating company through which
electricity may have been supplied, transmitted, distributed or wheeled and may
discontinue the supply until such charge or other sum, together with any expenses
incurred by him in cutting off and reconnecting the supply, are paid, but no longer:
Provided that the supply of electricity shall not be cut off if such
person deposits , under protest, -
(a) an amount equal to the sum claimed from him, or
(b) the electricity charges due from him for each month calculated on the
basis of average charge for electricity paid by him during the preceding six months,
whichever is less, pending disposal of any dispute between him and the
licensee.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time
being in force, no sum due from any consumer, under this section shall be
recoverable after the period of two years from the date when such sum became first
due unless such sum has been shown continuously as recoverable as arrear of
charges for electricity supplied and the licensee shall not cut off the supply of the
electricity:
Standard of
performance of
licensee.
Consumer protection: Standards of performance
Section 56 • The Electricity Act 2003
Section 56. (1) Where any person neglects to pay any charge for electricity or
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Section 56
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