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बहार गजट

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वार, 11

11 माच,

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माच, 2013

2013

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The 7th March 2013

No. iz02@cksMZ fo0vf/k0&2003&28@2012&05—In exercise of powers conferred under

section 180 read with Section 143 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003), and all

other powers enabling in this behalf, the Government of Bihar hereby makes the following

rules namely:—

Short title, extent and commencement- (1) These rules may be called the

procedure for Holding Inquiry by Adjudicating Officer Rules, 2012.

(2)

It shall extend to the whole of the State of Bihar.

(3)

It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette.

Definitions-(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Act" means the Electricity Act, 2003.

(b) "Adjudicating officer" means the adjudicating officer appointed under sub

section (1) of section 143 of the Act by the Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission;

(d) "Section" means a section of the Act.

(2).

Words and expressions, used and not defined in these rules , but defined in

the Act shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.

Appointment of Adjudicating Officer :- For the purpose of adjudging under

section 143 of the Act, the Commission shall appoint any of its members to be an

adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry in each case in the manner prescribed hereinafter.

बहार गजट (असाधारण), 11 माच, 2013

Procedure for holding Inquiry by adjudicating officer :- (1)

Whenever

the

Commission appoints an adjudicating officer, copies of the appointment order shall be

provided to the persons concerned.

(2)

In holding an inquiry under the Act, the adjudicating officer shall, in the first

instance, issue a notice to the person concerned requiring him to show cause within twenty

one days from the date of issue of such notice, as to why an inquiry should not be held

against him.

(3)

Every notice under sub-rule (2) shall indicate the nature of contravention

alleged to have been committed by them.

(4)

If, after considering the show cause, if any, shown by concerned person or

where no cause is shown, the adjudicating officer is of the opinion that an inquiry should be

held, he shall, for reasons to be recorded in writing, issue a notice the person fixing a date

for his appearance either personally or through an authorized representative.

(5)

The adjudicating officer shall provide an opportunity to the concerned parties

to produce such evidence as he may consider relevant and necessary for the inquiry. The

Adjudicating Officer shall provide an opportunity to person of being heard personal or

through representative/counsel before passing any order imposing penalty.

(6)

If any person fails, neglects or refuses to appear before the adjudicating

officer as required under sub-rule (2), the adjudicating officer may proceed with the inquiry

in the absence of such person after recording the reasons for doing so.

(7)

The adjudicating officer, while holding an inquiry, shall follow as far as

possible the same procedure as is followed in the proceedings of the Commission in exercise

of its powers and in discharge of its functions under the provisions of the Act.

(8)

The adjudicating officer shall complete the inquiry within sixty days from the

date of his appointment.

(9)

Where the inquiry may not be completed within the period of sixty days, the

adjudicating officer may, after recording reasons in writing, seek extension of time from the

Commission for a further period of sixty days.

Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer- While

adjudicating the quantum of penalty under section 29 or section 33 or section 43, the

adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely-

(a) The amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage wherever

quantifiable, made as a result of the default.

(b) The repetitive nature of default.

Powers to amend- The State Government may, at any time, vary, alter, modify or

any provisions of these rules as it may deem fit or make any addition or amendment in these

rules.

By order of the Governor of Bihar,

Sd./Illegible,

Secretary to Government.

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अधी.क, सिचवालय मुिणालय,

बहार, पटना ारा ूकािशत एवं मु2ित।

बहार गजट (असाधारण) 223-571+500-ड0ट0पी0।

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