Electricity Act, 2003 · Chapter XIV: Offences and Penalties
Section 139: Negligently breaking or damaging works
[139. Negligently breaking or damaging works.—Whoever, negligently breaks, injures, throws down or damages any material connected with the supply of electricity, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.]
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