[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.]
Section 140: Penalty for intentionally injuring works.
The Electricity Act, 2003Central Act · Act 36 of 2003
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Electricity Act, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section | 140 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for intentionally injuring works. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Act 57 of 2003. . Subs. by Act 57 of 2003, s. 6, for sections 139 and 140 (w.e.f. 27-1-2004).
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