Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 in hindi
No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of any matter which an adjudicating officer appointed under this Act or the Appellate Tribunal is empowered by or under this Act to determine and no injunction shall be granted by any court or other authority in respect of any action taken or to be taken in pursuance of any power conferred by or under this Act.
Summary
- Removes the power of regular civil courts to interfere with decisions made by special authorities under the energy law.
- Prevents standard civil judges from taking up lawsuits regarding matters that belong to the adjudicating officer or Appellate Tribunal.
- Forbids any court or authority from issuing an injunction, which is a court order stopping an action, against actions taken under this law.
- Ensures that energy-related legal actions move through specialized channels instead of standard civil litigation.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I sue in a regular civil court over an energy penalty under Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001?
No, Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 states that no civil court has jurisdiction to entertain any suit in respect of matters handled by an adjudicating officer or the Appellate Tribunal.
2. Can a civil court issue an injunction against an energy audit under Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001?
No, Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 forbids any court from granting an injunction in respect of any action taken in pursuance of any power conferred by the Act.
3. Why can a local judge not hear my energy law case according to Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001?
According to Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, civil courts do not have jurisdiction because the Act empowers specific adjudicating officers and the Appellate Tribunal to determine those matters.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, which institution is explicitly stripped of jurisdiction regarding matters determined by an adjudicating officer?
Q2.Under Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, what specific legal remedy is completely forbidden from being granted by any court against actions taken under the Act?
Q3.If a company disagrees with a penalty issued by an adjudicating officer appointed under Section 27, where does Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 indicate they CANNOT go to resolve the matter?
Q4.What is the main purpose of Section 29 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001?