Subs. by Act 26 of 2007, s . 9, for section 50 (w.e.f. 15-6-2007) . — THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003

1. Subs. by Act 26 of 2007, s . 9, for section 50 (w.e.f. 15-6-2007) . Karnataka Insertion of sections 53A . -In the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) (herein after referred to as Principal Act), after section 53, the following shall be inserted, namely:– ― 53 -A. Powers of State Government relating to Safety and Electricity supply . -Where Central Government or the Authority has made no provision relating to following Safety measures and electricity supply the State Government may by rules provide for,- (a) terms and Conditions and manner of Inspection by the Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspectors; (b) manner of Issue of Licence to electrical contractors, Permits to Supervisors and wiremen and competency certificates; (c) manner of Scrutiny and approval of Electrical Installation drawings, (d) levy of fee for the Inspection or other services rendered by the Chief Electrical Inspector or the Electrical Inspectors; and (e) the rate and manner of collection of fee. If not remitted within the stipulated time, to recover the same as an arrears of Land revenue. ‖ [Vide Karnataka Act 39 of 2014, s. 2]

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