Section 28
Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer.
The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
About this Act
An Act to provide for efficient use of energy and its conservation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
While adjudicating the quantum of
penalty under section 26, 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 the default.
1 [(c) the loss caused to a consumer and amount of compensation thereof.]
(a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
(b) the repetitive nature of the default.
1 [(c) the loss caused to a consumer and amount of compensation thereof.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).