Section 3
Ins. by s. 8, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-6-2007).
3. Ins. by s. 8, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-6-2007).
(2) It shall be the duty of every distribution licensee to provide, if required, electric plant or electric line for giving electric supply to the premises specified in sub-section (1):
Provided that no person shall be entitled to demand, or to continue to receive, from a licensee a supply of electricity for any premises having a separate supply unless he has agreed with the licensee to pay to him such price as determined by the Appropriate Commission.
(3) If a distribution licensee fails to supply the electricity within the period specified in sub -section (1), he shall be liable to a penalty which may extend to one thousand rupees for each day of default.