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Section 96

Restriction of connection with the earth

of Electricity Supply Enactment 2024

State EnactmentIn forceProvision 96 of 112
Section 96
(1)

No person shall, in the generation, transmission, distribution, supply or use of electricity, permit any part of his supply lines to be connected with the earth except as may be prescribed by regulations made under this

Enactment, provided in the relevant codes issued under this Enactment or be expressly permitted by the Commission.

(2)

In the event of any breach of subsection (1), the Commission may by written order require the licensee or owner to remove the connection and may prohibit the use of any supply line or works or installation until the order is complied with, and every such order shall be complied with by the person concerned.