TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted2003

Electricity Act, 2003 Section 140

Penalty for Intentionally Injuring Works

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1 [Section 140 - Penalty for intentionally injuring works

Whoever, with intent to cut off the supply of electricity, cuts or injures, or attempts to cut or injure, any electric supply line or works, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.]

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1. Substituted by Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2003 (57 of 2003), w.e.f. 27-1-2004 vide SO 119(E), dt. 27-1-2004.