(1) The Inspector may direct any consumer to discontinue the use of any part of the installation or any apparatus which in the opinion of the Inspector, is causing, or is likely to cause, waste of gas or overloading of the meter provided on the consumer’s premises and such consumer shall comply with the Inspector’s direction in this behalf.
(2) Where a consumer fails to comply with any direction given by the Inspector under sub-section (1), without prejudice to any other penalty to which the consumer may be liable, the Inspector may direct the company to discontinue the supply of gas to such consumer and the company shall discontinue the supply of gas to such consumer until such time as the company is directed by the Inspector to restore the same :
Provided that the company shall not be bound to restore the supply of gas after it is so discontinue, until the consumer has paid to the company such reconnection charges as may be prescribed.