PPC Section 462-J

Interference, improper use or tampering with electric meter by domestic consumer, etc.

Any person being the domestic consumer who,_

(a) unauthorizedly connects any electric meter with any electric line through which electricity is supplied by a licensee or disconnects the same from any such electric line without the consent of the licensee; or

(b) unauthorizedly reconnects any electric meter with any electric line or other works being the property of a licensee when the said electric line or other works has or have been cut or disconnected without the consent of the licensee; or

(c) tampers with an electric meter, install or uses a tampered electric meter, current reversing transformer, loop connection or any other device or method, contrivance or artificial means which interferes with accurate or proper registration, calibration or metering of electric current or otherwise results in a manner whereby electricity is stolen or wasted; or

(d) uses the energy supplied by a licensee under one method of tariff in a manner for which higher tariff is in force; or

(e) uses energy supplied by a licensee in a manner prejudicial to the safety or efficient working of the electric supply-line or deals with it in a manner so as to interfere with efficient supply of energy to other consumers, or persons; or

(f) abets in the commission or any of the acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (e), in order to commit theft of electric power, or dishonestly abstract, consume or use electric power or unauthorized distribution or supply of electric power shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may be extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one million rupees or with both.