Section 171 of THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003
authorised to be addressed to any person may be served on him by delivering the
same after obtaining signed acknowledgement receipt therefor or by registered post or such means of delivery as may be prescribed -
- (a)where the Appropriate Government is the addressee, at the office of such officer as the Appropriate Government may prescribe in this behalf;
- (b)where the Appropriate Commission is the addressee, at the office of the Appropriate Commission;
- (c)where a company is the addressee, at the registered office of the company or, in the event of the registered office of the company not being in India, at the head office of the company in India;
- (d)where any other person is the addressee, at the usual or last known place of abode or business of the person.
- (2)Every notice, order or document by or under this Act required or authorised to be addressed to the owner or occupier of any premises shall be deemed to be properly addressed if addressed by the description of the owner or occupier of the premises (naming the premises), and may be served by delivering
| it, or a true copy | thereof, to some person | on the premises, | or if there is | no person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| on the | premises to | whom the | same can | with reasonable diligence be | delivered, by |
affixing it on some conspicuous part of the premises.
Transitional provisions.
Summary
- Permits the service of any notice, order, or document under the Act by obtaining a signed acknowledgement, using registered post, or other prescribed delivery methods.
- Establishes specific destination rules for serving documents to the Appropriate Government, Appropriate Commission, companies, and individuals.
- Sets special rules for serving notices to the owner or occupier of a specific premises, allowing delivery directly to someone on-site or by posting it in a visible spot.
- Ensures companies can be served at their registered office, or at their primary Indian head office if they are registered abroad.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What are the valid ways to serve a notice under Section 171 of The Electricity Act, 2003?
Under Section 171 of the 2003 electricity statute, notices and documents can be served by delivering them and obtaining a signed acknowledgement, sending them by registered post, or using other prescribed delivery methods.
2. How do you serve an official document to a foreign power company under Section 171 of the main electricity legislation?
Under Section 171 of this national Act, if a company is the addressee and its registered office is not in India, the document must be served at the head office of the company in India.
3. What happens if no person is present on a property to receive a notice under Section 171 of the 2003 electricity law?
Under Section 171 of the power legislation, if no person can be found on the premises with reasonable diligence, the notice can be served by affixing it to some conspicuous part of the premises.
4. Where should notices meant for the Appropriate Government be sent according to Section 171 of the electricity statute?
Under Section 171 of the 2003 electricity law, notices addressed to the Appropriate Government must be served at the office of such officer as the government may prescribe for this purpose.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 171 of The Electricity Act, 2003, if a document is addressed to a company whose registered office is located outside of India, where must the document be served?
Q2.Under Section 171 of The Electricity Act, 2003, what is the final fallback method for serving a notice to an owner or occupier if no person is found on the premises?
Q3.Under Section 171 of The Electricity Act, 2003, which of the following is NOT a primary method explicitly mentioned in the text of the provision for serving a notice to an individual?
Q4.Under Section 171 of The Electricity Act, 2003, how should a notice be addressed if the specific name of the owner or occupier of a premises is unknown to the sender?