Qualifications, terms and conditions of service of Chairperson and Member. — THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003

117A. Qualifications, terms and conditions of service of Chairperson and Member. Member to act as Chairperson in certain circumstances. Officers and other employees of Appellate Tribunal. Procedure and powers of Appellate Tribunal. Power of Appellate Tribunal. Distribution of business amongst Benches and transfer of cases from one Bench to another Bench. Decision to be by majority. Right of appellant to take assistance of legal practitioner and of Appropriate Commission to appoint presenting officers. Appeal to Supreme Court. SECTIONS Assessment. Appeal to Appellate Authority. Investigation of certain matters . Orders for securing compliance. Procedure for issuing directions by Appropriate Commission. PART XIII REORGANISATION OF BOARD Vesting of property of Board in State Government. Use of proceeds of sale or transfer of Board, etc. Provisions relating to officers and employees. Payment of compensation or damages on transfer. PART XIV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES Theft of Electricity. Theft of electric lines and materials. Punishment for receiving stolen property. Interference with meters or works of licensee. Negligently breaking or damaging works. Penalty for intentionally injuring works. Extinguishing public lamps. Punishment for non -compliance of directions by Appropriate Commission. Power to adjudicate. Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer. Civil court not to have jurisdiction. Punishment for non -compliance of orders or directions. Penalties not to affect other liabilities. Penalty where works belong to Government. Offences by companies. Abetment. PART XII INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTIONS

Section 117A