The Supreme Court has stated that a person who is accused of theft of electricity can be prosecuted both under the Electricity Act upon a complaint by an officer or on a complaint to the police. In this case, Vishal Agrawal vs Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board, the consuming firm was charged with drawing excessive power unauthorisedly. An officer of the board filed a complaint, but the consumer moved the high court arguing that he was not authorised under the rules. It was rejected, and on appeal, the Supreme Court upheld the high court view. It stated that the authorities could proceed under the Electricity Act or under the Criminal Procedure Code.
Article referred: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/double-whammy-on-power-theft-114020900792_1.html
Article referred: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/double-whammy-on-power-theft-114020900792_1.html
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