Section 44: Regulations

44. Regulations (1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Authority, make such regulations as he thinks fit for— (a) specifying the limits within which and the conditions under which a supply of electricity is to be compulsory or permissive; (b) ensuring a proper and sufficient supply of electrical energy; (c) securing the safety of the public; E4 – 21 [Issue 1] Electricity Act 2005 (d) the coordination and improvement of the supply of electricity generally; (e) the carrying out of the duties of the licensees and customers in relation to the supply and use of electricity; (f) the generation, transmission, distribution and use of electricity; and (g) the purposes of this Act. (2) Regulations made under this section may provide— (a) for the levying of fees and the taking of charges; and (b) that any person who contravenes them shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years.