Section 76
Reading of meter
of Gas Supply Regulations 2023
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Section 76
(1)
The reading of a meter shall be prima facie evidence of the amount of gas consumed by the consumer.
(2)
However, if —
(a)
the supply of gas registered by the meter at any time is not equal to the gas consumed; or
(b)
the meter is not registering the actual consumption due to a defect in the installation, the licensee may impose a provisional charge for the gas supplied.
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(3)
If the licensee is unable to provide a meter for a gas installation due to the shortage of a supply of a meter, the licensee may, with the approval of the
Commission, fix a monthly charge for the supply of gas.