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The Telangana State Electricity Board (Recovery of Dues) Act, 1984

The Telangana State Electricity Board (Recovery of Dues) Act, 1984

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The Telangana State Electricity Board (Recovery of Dues) Act, 1984 establishes a streamlined legal framework for collecting unpaid electricity bills, equipment fees, and related charges owed to the state electricity board. It applies to all consumers and individuals within Telangana who owe money for power consumption, machinery rental, or unpaid service costs. The law requires formal bills and notices of demand specifying payment deadlines and penalties. If a debtor fails to pay or challenge the demand in court after depositing the disputed sum under protest, the government can recover the outstanding dues directly as arrears of land revenue through the district collector.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Bills to state the date by which payments are to be made and consequences on non-payment
  4. 4. Notice of demand for dues and penalty not paid.
  5. 5. Suit to challenge liability to payment.
  6. 6. Recovery of dues, etc. if not paid.
  7. 7. Power to make rules.

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