Section 67 of EA 2003, Electricity Act : Section 67: Provision As To Opening Up Of Streets, Railways, Etc

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where an electricity distribution company (licensee) needs to upgrade the power lines in a suburban neighborhood to meet the growing electricity demand. The upgrade involves the installation of new, higher-capacity cables. To do this, the company must dig trenches along the streets to lay the new cables. Here's how Section 67 of The Electricity Act, 2003 would apply:

• The company can break up the pavement and soil on the streets to lay down the new electric supply lines (as per Section 67(1)(a)).
• If the upgrade requires moving existing water pipes to accomm...

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