Section 34 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006
The provisions of sections 120 to 124 (both inclusive) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) shall mutatis mutandis apply to the Appellate Tribunal in the discharge of its functions under this Act as they apply to it in the discharge of its functions under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Summary
- The Appellate Tribunal uses the procedure and powers outlined in the Electricity Act, 2003.
- Specifically, the rules found in sections 120 to 124 of the Electricity Act apply to this Tribunal.
- These borrowed provisions apply "mutatis mutandis", meaning the necessary changes in detail are made to fit the context of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act create entirely new procedural rules for the Tribunal?
No, it borrows the procedures and powers from the Electricity Act, 2003.
2. Which specific parts of the Electricity Act apply?
Sections 120 to 124, inclusive, apply to the Appellate Tribunal's discharge of its functions.
3. What does "mutatis mutandis" mean here?
It is a legal term meaning that the rules from the Electricity Act are applied with whatever minor changes are necessary to make them fit the context of petroleum and natural gas.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 34 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, which external law provides the procedure and powers for the Appellate Tribunal?
Q2.Under Section 34 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, which specific sections of the Electricity Act, 2003 are applied to the Appellate Tribunal?
Q3.Under Section 34 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, the phrase "mutatis mutandis" is used regarding the application of the Electricity Act. What does this mean in practice?
Q4.Under Section 34 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, to what aspect of the Appellate Tribunal do the rules from the Electricity Act apply?