Section 169 of EA 2003, Electricity Act : Section 169: Members, Officers, Etc, Of Appellate Tribunal, Appropriate Commission To Be Public Servants

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal is investigating a dispute between a power generating company and an electricity distribution company. While carrying out his duties, he compiles a report that includes sensitive information. A third party attempts to bribe the Chairperson to alter the report in their favor. Since the Chairperson is deemed a public servant under Section 169 of the Electricity Act, 2003, this attempt to bribe him is not just unethical, but also a criminal offense under the Indian Penal Code. Consequently, the person attempting the bribe could be prosecuted for attempting to corrupt a public servant.