Section 21 — GAS SUPPLY ACT 1993

(2)

Upon disconnection under subsection (1), the licensee shall immediately inform the Commission of the disconnection.

(3)

Upon receiving the information under subsection (2) the

Commission shall immediately direct an authorized officer to inspect such premises and as soon as practicable after such inspection, the

Commission shall form an opinion—

(a)

that an offence has been committed and that the supply shall not be reconnected until an investigation has been completed; or

(b)

that an offence has not been committed and that the supply of gas shall immediately be reconnected in which case the licensee shall pay compensation for any loss or damage caused by the discontinuation of the supply.

(4)

Where the Commission forms an opinion under subsection (3)

that an offence has been committed an investigation under sections 5

and 6 shall be carried out. Upon completion of investigation, if it discloses no commission of any offence, the supply of gas shall be reconnected immediately and any loss incurred by any party may be referred to the Commission for adequate compensation to be paid pursuant to an inquiry held under section 29.

(5)

If an offence has been committed, the licensee may require the consumer to pay him for any loss of revenue due to the offence committed under subsection 30(5), 30(6), 30(7) or 30(9) and any

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expenses incurred by the licensee under this section including expenses incurred in respect of the reconnection of gas supply.

(6)

A written statement by the licensee or any person authorized by the licensee specifying—

(a)

the amount of loss of units of gas or the expenses incurred by the licensee; and

(b)

the person liable for the payment thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of the payment that has to be made by the consumer under subsection (5).

(7)

The amount stated in the written statement or decided by the

Commission shall, within the period specified in the statement, be due and payable to the licensee and in default of payment such amount shall be recoverable by civil action in a court.

Liabilities unaffected