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s 24Allocation from electricity tariffs

(1)

Subject to subsection (6), a distribution licensee shall, if required by the Minister by order published in the Gazette, allocate and pay into the Fund, in such manner and at such rates as may be set out in the order, a portion of the tariffs levied by the distribution licensee under subsection 26(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990.

(2)

A distribution licensee who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one million ringgit.

(3)

A written statement by an officer of the Authority or any person authorized by the Authority specifying—

(a)

the unpaid portion of the tariffs under subsection (1) due to the Fund; and

(b)

the distribution licensee liable for the unpaid portion of the tariffs, shall be prima facie evidence of the unpaid portion of the tariffs due to the Fund and the distribution licensee liable for the unpaid portion of the tariffs.

(4)

The Authority shall require the distribution licensee to pay the unpaid portion of the tariffs due to the Fund under subsection (1) to the

Authority.

(5)

The amount stated in the written statement under subsection (3)

which is not paid shall be treated as a civil debt due to the Authority by such person and shall be recoverable by civil action in court.

(6)

Upon the recommendation of the Authority, the Minister may by order published in the Gazette revoke the requirement made under

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subsection (1) if he is satisfied that there are sufficient moneys in the

Fund to meet the purposes of this Act.