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The Bombay Gas Supply Act, 1939

The Bombay Gas Supply Act, 1939

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The Bombay Gas Supply Act of 1939 regulates the standards and pricing of gas distribution in Maharashtra. It applies to gas utility companies, such as the Bombay Gas Company, and their consumers. The law mandates that the government set price limits and establish standards for gas purity, pressure, and heating value. It also outlines clear rules for auditing accounts, installing meters, and resolving consumer disputes through a government inspector. This legislation matters because it protects public safety and consumer welfare, ensuring fair billing and reliable service while giving the government authority to penalize companies or consumers who violate these standards.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Company to prepare and render accounts annually.
  4. 4. Audit of Accounts.
  5. 5. Advisory Committee.
  6. 6. Rules to prescribe limits of prices.
  7. 7. Price in excess of limit not to be charged or recovered.
  8. 7A. Pressure etc. at which gas to be supplied.
  9. 7B. Facilities for inspection and testing.
  10. 7C. Company of maintain equipments.
  11. 7D. Complaint for failure to supply gas at normal pressure, etc.
  12. 7E. Consent of company required for additions to installation by consumers.
  13. 7F. Company to supply meters.
  14. 7G. New connections to be in accordance with rules.
  15. 7H. Complaint for incorrect meter.
  16. 7I. Disputes to be referred to Inspector.
  17. 7J. Recovery of charges and rents due to company.
  18. 7K. Fees for service of Inspector.
  19. 7L. Failure to pay Inspector's fees by consumer.
  20. 7M. List of consumers.
  21. 7N. Directions by Inspector to consumers.
  22. 7O. Appointment of Inspector.
  23. 7P. Appeal against decision of Inspector.
  24. 8. Penalty for contravention by company.
  25. 9. The Principal Officer to be liable for default made by the company.
  26. 9-A. Penalty for contravention by consumer.
  27. 9-B. Inspector to be public servant.
  28. 9-C. Indemnity from suits and proceedings.
  29. 10. Extension of the Act to persons manufacturing or supplying gas.
  30. 11. Rules.

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