Section 139: Negligently breaking or damaging works

Q: What does Section 139 of The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (TEAA) deal with?

Section 139 TEAA pertains to "Negligently breaking or damaging works". It is part of the The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 139 of The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (TEAA) governs negligently breaking or damaging works.

Q: Is Section 139 TEAA still in force?

Yes, Section 139 of the The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 139 TEAA?

धारा 139 TEAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 139 of the The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007. Section 139 of The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (TEAA) governs negligently breaking or damaging works.

Q: What is Dhara 139 TEAA?

Dhara 139 TEAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 139 of the The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 139 of The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (TEAA) governs negligently breaking or damaging works.

Q: How to cite Section 139 of The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007?

Cite as: "Section 139, The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (TEAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007, 2007, § 139 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007

Chapter I — – Preliminary

Section 139

Negligently breaking or damaging works

Whoever negligently causes damage to any electric supply line or other works of a licensee shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.

Related Sections

§122

Powers of Appellate Tribunal

TEAA

§147

Penalties not to affect other liabilities

TEAA

§1

Short title, extent and commencement.–

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Table of Contents

The Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007

Chapter I — – Preliminary

Section 139

Negligently breaking or damaging works

Whoever negligently causes damage to any electric supply line or other works of a licensee shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.