Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006)

Chapter VII : General Provisions

33. Entry, inspection and information gathering by Regulator

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(1) For the purposes of this Act, any person authorised thereto in writing by the Regulator may—
(a) at all reasonable times enter any property on which any activity relating to the supply of electricity is taking place to inspect any facility, equipment, machinery, book, account or other document relating to electricity found thereat; and
(b) require any person to furnish to the Regulator such information, returns or other particulars as may be necessary for the proper application of this Act.

 

(2) The Regulator may require that the accuracy of any information, return or particular furnished under subsection (1) be verified on oath or by way of solemn declaration.

 

(3) A person authorised by the Regulator must on request show his or her authorisation.

 

[Section 33, previously section 45, renumbered by section 16(c) of Act No. 28 of 2007]