Section 222 Electricity Act 2023

Section 222 of the Electricity Act 2023 is about Power to compound offences. It is under Part XX (Offences and Penalties) of the Act.

(1) Notwithstanding provisions of any legislation, the court may, in the case of a first-time offender, direct any person who has committed an offence of theft of electricity or any other offence to pay a sura of money to the affected licensee, franchisee or permit holder, company or individual.

(2) On payment of the sum of money in accordance with subsection (1), a person in custody in connection with that offence shall be set free and no proceedings shall be instituted or continued against such person or company in court.