16. Amendment of section 24

Section 24 of the principal Act is amended by inserting after subsection (5) the following subsection:

“(6)  Any person who unlawfully—

hinders, prevents or obstructs the supply of electricity from being given by the licensee to the consumer;

hinders, prevents or obstructs the supply of electricity to any consumer from being disconnected by the licensee in accordance with this Act; or

causes the supply of electricity to any consumer to be disconnected, commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both.”.