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data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_13__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_13__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;under this Act or any Energy Law\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ecorresponding meaning\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022licensee\u0022 substituted by section 2(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan 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data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_13__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_13__term_1\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16__def_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14__def_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means a member of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_14__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and includes the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_renewable_energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_renewable_energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__def_1\u0022\u003Enon-renewable energy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_renewable_energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15__def_1\u0022\u003Enon-renewable energy\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means those sources of \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E available to mankind arising from natural processes in the interaction between the sun and the earth\u0026#x2019;s surface but not regularly replenished and these include uranium and fossil fuels e.g. \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-coal\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_2\u0022\u003Ecoal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-coal\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_15__term_2\u0022\u003Ecoal\u003C\/span\u003E, peat, crude oil, natural gas;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Public_Appointments_Committee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Public_Appointments_Committee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_18__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_18__def_1\u0022\u003EPublic Appointments Committee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Public_Appointments_Committee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_16__def_1\u0022\u003EPublic Appointments Committee\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Public Appointments Committee established under section 56 (7) of the Constitution;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-renewable_energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-renewable_energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19__def_1\u0022\u003Erenewable energy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-renewable_energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__def_1\u0022\u003Erenewable energy\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means those sources of \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E available to mankind arising from natural processes in the interaction between the sun and the earth\u0026#x2019;s surface and regularly replenished and these include the sun as the primary renewable energy resource and the secondary renewable energy resources that derive from the sun including wind \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_17__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E, hydro, ocean thermal, ocean wave, ocean tidal and electricity from photovoltaic effects, biomass, geothermal, etc.;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_18\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_18\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__def_1\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_18__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_18__def_1\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means rural electrification as defined in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__ref_1\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__ref_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__ref_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Ethe Rural Electrification Act\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ethe Rural Electrification Act\u003C\/ins\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_19\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[Cap. 73:03]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__def_1\u0022\u003ERural Electrification Fund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_20__def_1\u0022\u003ERural Electrification Fund\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the fund set up under \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__ref_1\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__ref_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__ref_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Ethe Rural Electrification Act\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ethe Rural Electrification Act\u003C\/ins\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_21\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_21\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[Cap. 73:03]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-solar__wind__biogas\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-solar__wind__biogas\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_24__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_24__def_1\u0022\u003Esolar, wind, biogas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-solar__wind__biogas\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__def_1\u0022\u003Esolar, wind, biogas\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means solar, wind, biogas as defined in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_24__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_24__term_1\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_I__sec_2__p_22__term_1\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_II\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart II \u0026#x2013; Establishment of the Energy Regulatory \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E: Constitution, functions, powers and duties\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Establishment of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_3__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_3__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThere is hereby established an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E known as the Malawi Energy Regulatory \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E (in this Act otherwise referred to as the \u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022) which shall be a body corporate by that name with perpetual succession and a common seal and capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name and capable of acquiring and disposing of any moveable or immoveable property and performing such acts and things as bodies corporate may by law do or perform and have power to perform such functions and exercise such powers as are conferred by this Act and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_3__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Constitution of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall comprise\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ea Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Efiv\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ethre\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ee other members\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;appointed in accordance with section\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E5\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E; and\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Principal Secretary responsible for Energy Affairs as \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003Eex officio\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe following \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003Eex-officio\u003C\/i\u003E members, or their designated representatives\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Principal Secretary responsible for \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Chief Executive of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Director of Energy Affairs; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Chief Executive of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E as \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003Eex officio\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E so long as he or she remains in the post of Chief Executive.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1\u0022 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data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003ECandidates for appointment as members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall be selected on the basis of their knowledge and experience of national, regional and international issues relating to the supply of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E in Malawi.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe overall composition of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall as far as possible reflect a balance of knowledge and experience relevant to the different types of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E supply regulated by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and the distinct industries involved in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_4__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E sector.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eis a Member of Parliament\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;or Councillor\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 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class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eis an employee of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eis a director of a company holding a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Eholds five per cent or more shares in a company holding a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Ehas, in the last seven years, been convicted of an offence under this Act, or an offence involving fraud or dishonesty by a competent court in Malawi or elsewhere; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003Eis in a position where there is a material conflict of interest between the interests of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E as \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and the business interest of that \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__para_h__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Eshall be disqualified from being appointed as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_4__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Appointment of members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe President shall appoint members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and each appointment shall be subject to confirmation by The \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Public_Appointments_Committee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EPublic Appointments Committee\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe first appointment of members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E as provided for in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E shall be made within twenty-eight days of the coming into force of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe names of all members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E as first constituted and every change of membership of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall be published in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EIn appointing members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the President shall have regard to the need for continuity of service on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E so that at least half of the members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_5__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E appointed thereunder shall be reappointed for the next term of office.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Chairperson of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_6__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_6__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EThe President shall appoint one of the members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E as Chairperson and another \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E as Vice-Chairperson.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E7. Tenure of office of members\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, other than an \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003Eex officio\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E, shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003EProvided that no \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_1__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E may be reappointed for more than two consecutive terms.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe office of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall become vacant\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eif he or she resigns;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eupon his or her death;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eif he or she becomes bankrupt;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eif he or she knowingly fails to declare a conflict of interest relating to any matter under consideration by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eif he or she is absent, without the consent of the Chairperson or without valid excuse, from three consecutive meetings of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E of which he or she has had notice;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Eupon the expiry of the term of his or her appointment;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Eif he or she becomes, by reason of mental or physical infirmity, incapable of performing his or her duties as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003Eif any circumstances arise that, if he or she were not a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E, would cause that \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E to be disqualified for appointment as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E8. Removal from office and vacancy\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall not be removed from office except for reasons of incompetence or misconduct and only after due inquiry and subject to the approval of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Public_Appointments_Committee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EPublic Appointments Committee\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA vacancy in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Emembership of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall be filled by the appointment of a\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;new\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Enother\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E in accordance with \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Esection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E5\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/ins\u003E, and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E so\u003C\/ins\u003E appointed shall hold office for the unexpired period of the term of office of his or her predecessor\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, but a person shall not be appointed to fill a vacancy where the unexpired period is less than six months\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_8__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_8__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 4(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe period served by a person appointed under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_8__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_8__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E shall not be regarded as a term for purposes of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E7(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, unless the period is two years or more.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_8__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_8__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 4(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_8__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E9. 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class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Edevelop and enforce performance and safety standards for \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E exploitation, production transportation and distribution;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_1__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_1__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 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class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Efacilitate increasing access to \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E supplies;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Epromote \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E efficiency and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E savings;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Epromote \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-consumer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Econsumer\u003C\/span\u003E awareness and education;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Epromote the integrity and sustainability of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E undertakings and seek to ensure that \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E undertakings, whilst providing efficient service, are able to finance the carrying on of the activities which they are licensed or authorized to carry on;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003Ein conjunction with other relevant agencies, formulate measures to minimize the environmental impact of the exploitation, production, transportation, storage, supply and use of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E and enforce such measures by the inclusion of appropriate conditions to licences held by \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E undertakings;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003Epromote the exploitation of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-renewable_energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Erenewable energy\u003C\/span\u003E resources; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003Etake all such measures as are necessary to fulfill the above purposes through regulations to be made under this Act or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_j__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_2__para_j__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall, in undertaking its regulatory tasks, regulate in a manner that is transparent, cost effective and fair.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may advise the Government on matters affecting the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E sector generally and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_9__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E undertakings specifically.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E10. \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EConsultations on the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;sector\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EMinister to \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci class=\u0022ins akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E policy\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ET\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EWhenever t\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ehe Minister \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eshall consult\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eintends to revise the policy with regard to the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E sector, he or she shall prepare a draft thereof and invite comments from\u003C\/ins\u003E licensees and other stakeholders\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;where\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, and\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E he or she \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eintends to issue or revise a policy with regard to the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;sector\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eshall take those comments into account before issuing the new policy\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA\u003Cins\u003Eny\u003C\/ins\u003E policy issued under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E shall be in writing\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E,\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and shall be published in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E and in such other manner as the Minister may determine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_10\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E10\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 6 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_10__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_10__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E11. Remuneration of members\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall be paid such remuneration or allowances as the Minister of Finance may approve on the recommendation of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003EProvided that such remuneration or allowances shall be set at levels that are comparable to those offered to similar professionals on the open market in Malawi.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EMembers shall be paid out of the funds of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E12. Meetings of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall meet at such times and places and in the manner as the Chairperson may from time to time determine provided that the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall meet at least once every quarter.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Chairperson of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may at any time convene an extraordinary meeting of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E to be held at a time and place and in the manner determined by him or her and shall, upon a written request of at least two other members of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, convene an extraordinary meeting to be held within two weeks after the date of such request.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Chairperson of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or, in the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall preside over any meeting of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, and in the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the members present shall elect one of their number to preside at the meeting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Emake rules to regulate the conduct of its proc\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Epublish in the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci class=\u0022ins akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cins\u003E the procedure to be followed at m\u003C\/ins\u003Eee\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ed\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Et\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eings \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eand business\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eof the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 7(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EThe quorum for a meeting of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;shall be five\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EIn the absence of a published procedure under subsection (4), the person presiding at such a meeting of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E shall determine the procedure to be followed thereat\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E, amended by sections 7(b) and 7(c), and renumbered by section 7(f) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_5__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EA decision of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;at any meeting on any matter shall be that of the majority of the members present and voting, and the person presiding shall have, in the event of an equality of votes, a casting vote in addition to his or her deliberative vote\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EThe quorum for a meeting of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E shall be a majority of all its members\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/a\u003E, substituted by section 7(d) and renumbered by section 7(f) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_6__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ENo\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, except\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci class=\u0022del akn-i\u0022\u003Eex officio\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;members, shall attend the meeting of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;by representation\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EThe decision of a majority of the members of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E present at a meeting thereof shall constitute a decision of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, and in the event of an equality of votes on any matter the person presiding at a meeting has a casting vote in addition to his or her deliberative vote\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_8\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/a\u003E, renumbered by section 7(f) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_7__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EOther officers of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;as the Chief Executive may designate, shall attend meetings of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and of any committee of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and may address such meetings, but shall not vote on any matter:\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ENo \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, except \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ci class=\u0022ins akn-i\u0022\u003Eex officio\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cins\u003E members, shall attend the meeting of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E by representation.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_2\u0022\u003EProvided that the person presiding at any meeting may, for good cause, require such other officers to withdraw from such meeting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_8\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_8__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/a\u003E, 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data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EA decision of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, or the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under this Act or the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, shall not be invalid or be affected, only by reason of a vacancy in the membership of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;or of the fact that a person who is not entitled to sit as a\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;sat at a meeting where the decision was made.\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EOther officers of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E as the Chief Executive may designate, shall attend meetings of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E and of any committee of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E and may address such meetings, but shall not vote on any matter:\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_9\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_9__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(9)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously 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data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ET\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ENo decision taken by t\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ehe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Emay,\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eor\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E a\u003Cins\u003Ec\u003C\/ins\u003Et \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eits discretion, allow members of the public or licensees to attend any of its meetings\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eperformed under it shall be invalid only by reason of a vacancy on the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E or of the fact that any person not entitled to sit as a \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E sat at such a meeting at the time the decision was taken or the act was authorized\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_10\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_11\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(11)\u003C\/a\u003E, renumbered by section 7(f) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_10__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(11)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EIf t\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ET\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ehe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Etakes a decision in any manner other than at a formal meeting, such decision shall come into effect immediately but shall be reduced to writing and submitted for ratification at the first formal meeting of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;following such decision\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Emay, at its discretion, allow members of the public or licensees to attend any of its meetings\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_11\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(11)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_12\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(12)\u003C\/a\u003E, renumbered by section 7(f) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_11__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(12)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ET\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EIf t\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ehe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eshall cause a record of its proceedings to be kept\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Etakes a decision in any manner other than at a formal meeting, such decision shall come into effect immediately but shall be reduced to writing and submitted for ratification at the first formal meeting of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E following such decision\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_12\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_12__subsec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(12)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection (13), renumbered by section 7(f) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_12__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_13\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_13\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(13)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 diff:rename=\u0022a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_13__p_1\u0022 diff:delete-attr=\u0022href\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_13__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_13__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_12__subsec_13__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall cause a record of its proceedings to be kept.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E13. Duties and responsibilities of members\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAny \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eact in a justifiable and transparent manner whenever the exercise of his or her discretion is required;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eat all times act in the interests of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and not in his or her sectoral interest;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eact independently of any outside influence or instruction; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eact in a manner that is required of any holder of a public office.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 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id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E the facts of his or her interest and nature thereof.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA disclosure under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E shall be recorded in the minutes of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and, after the disclosure, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eshall not take part nor be present in any deliberation or decision of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eshall be disregarded for the purpose of constituting a quorum of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EA\u003Cins\u003Eny\u003C\/ins\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E who \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Econtravenes subsection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;commits\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Efails to disclose his or her interest as provided under subsection (1) shall be guilty of\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E an offence and \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eshall, up\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eliable \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eon conviction\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, be liable\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E to a fine of K5\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E,0\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E00,000 and \u003Cins\u003Eto \u003C\/ins\u003Eimprisonment for five years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_13__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_13__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 8 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003ENo act or proceedings of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall be invalidated on the grounds only that any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_13__subsec_5__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E has contravened the provisions of this section.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_14\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E14. 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the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;to perform\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E appoint committees consisting of as many members of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E and employees of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E as may be deemed necessary to perform such functions or exercise such powers of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E as the authority may perform or exercise under this Act, and \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E and may at any time dissolve or reconstitute such committees, and the chairperson of any such committee shall be a \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_7\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_7\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E but so however that the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_8\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_8\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E is not divested of any\u003C\/ins\u003E function\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Es\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eexercise powers of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;under this Act or the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003Epower conferred upon a committee under this subsection\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EThe\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;may, at any time, dissolve or reconstitute the committees appointed under subsection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003EAny decision of a committee performing a function or exercising a power of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E shall be tabled at a meeting of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E and may be withdrawn or amended by the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E or referred back to such committee and shall, until it has been so withdrawn or amended, be deemed to be a decision of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall appoint a chairperson for each committee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E from amongst the members appointed in accordance with section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_4__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_4__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E4(1)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003ENotwithstanding subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may itself exercise the functions of a committee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, and may amend or rescind any decision of the committee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EThe chairperson of a committee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may at any reasonable time and place convene a meeting of that committee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EA committee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall act in accordance with any directions given to it in writing by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_15\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E15\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 10 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_15__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_15__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_16\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_16\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E16. 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id=\u0022part_II__sec_16__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may appoint \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Epersons, who are not members of the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_16__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_16__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E,\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ecommittees consisting of as many members of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_16__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_16__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, employees of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins 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class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E or employee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case may be, shall not, after leaving the membership or employment of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 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data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_7\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_7\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E or during the employment of the employee with the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_8\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__term_8\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022del \u0022\u003E17. ***\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_17\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_17\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E17\u003C\/a\u003E repealed by section 13 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_17__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_17__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_18\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E18. Chief Executive of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_18__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_18__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall appoint a Chief Executive to be known by such title as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may deem fit, who shall be the chief executive officer of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and responsible for the administrative control of, and supervision over the work and staff of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_18__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E19. Other staff of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall establish its own Secretariat and may appoint such staff, subordinate to the Chief Executive, as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E deems necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may delegate to the Chief Executive the appointment of staff of such ranks as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may specify.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may pay to persons in its employ, or provide them with, such remuneration, pension and employment benefits as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_19__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may, after having obtained such professional advice as it may deem fit, consider as being competitive in the employment market in Malawi.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E20. Disclosure of interest\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Chief Executive shall disclose to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E any interest he or she has, whether in a private or professional capacity, in any matter that is under consideration by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E and shall not attend any meeting of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or of any committee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E while any question touching such matter is being discussed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EEvery employee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or any consultant, adviser or sub-contractor to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall disclose to the Chief Executive any interest he or she has, whether in a private or professional capacity, in any matter that is under consideration by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, and the Chief Executive shall take such decision as he or she considers appropriate in each case and submit a report thereon to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_20__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3 diff:rename=\u0022span\u0022 diff:delete-attr=\u0022class\u0022 class=\u0022ins \u0022\u003E21. Hiring of services\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022del \u0022\u003E21. ***\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may, subject to such conditions as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may determine contract with any person to provide goods or supply services as may be necessary to perform the work connected with the powers, functions and duties of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E21\u003C\/a\u003E repealed by section 14 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_21__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E22. Delegation of powers and \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Efunctions\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may delegate any power or function assigned to it under this Act and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E to the Chairperson or any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or to any employee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E to facilitate the day to day operation of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Chairperson of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may, with the approval of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, delegate any power or function assigned to him or her under this Act and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E or delegated to him or her under subsection (1) to any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__subsec_2__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may delegate any of its powers or functions under this Act or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E, to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Chairperson;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ea \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ean employee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Eto facilitate the operations of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E22\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 15 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_II__sec_22__wrapup__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_III\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart III \u0026#x2013; Financial provisions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E23. 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data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eall fees, charges, \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E regulation levies, dues or rates imposed under this Act and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eone-half of all fines imposed by a competent court for the contravention of the provisions of this Act and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E or by-laws made by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Erevenue accruing to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E from the Government or other body or person, whether as a grant-in-aid or otherwise;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eall such monies as are, from time to time, appropriated to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 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class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_23__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_f__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_f__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_23__para_e\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_23__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_f__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_f__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/a\u003E, renumbered by section 16(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_f__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_23__para_f__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E24. Energy regulation levy\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the purposes of the levies referred to in \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Esection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_23\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E23\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_23\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 23\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, the Authority\u003C\/ins\u003E may by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E impose an \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E regulation levy on \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E sales to be paid by licensees.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice under subsection (1)\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eshall state the amount of the levies or the basis or method of calculation or determination of the amounts;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eshall specify the date on which or periods within which the levies are payable and the manner of payment; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emay stipulate that a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E becomes liable for payment of interest on any arrear payments of the levy and specify the rate of interest and manner of calculation thereof.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E shall state the amount of the levies, or the basis or method of calculation or determination of the amounts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 17(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del 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href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E within thirty days from the date of sale or billing for the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E as the case may be, whichever shall occur first.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 17(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EWhere a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E fails to pay the levy referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E within the period specified in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E, interest on the levy at the rate of 3 per cent above the commercial bank lending rate shall be chargeable and payable to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_24__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 17(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_24__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E25. Rural electrification levy\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EIn order to promote and fund \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E, every \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E shall pay to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E levy which levy shall be part of the tariffs or prices of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E payable by \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E customers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EEvery\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;shall pay the\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EThe \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E levy referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;to the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;within thirty days from the date of sale or billing for the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;as the case may be, whichever\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1) shall be 4.5 per cent of retail \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E s\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eh\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eal\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003El occur first\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ees\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E, amended by section 18(a) and (b), and renumbered by section 18(e) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_2__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EThe\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003EEvery \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E shall pay the levy referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ERural Electrification Fund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E within \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ese\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eforty-fi\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eve\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003En\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E days \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eof receipt of the same from a\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003Efrom the date of sale or billing for the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E as the case may be, whichever shall occur first\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E, renumbered by section 18(e) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_3__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EIf a\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;fails to remit\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003EThe \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E shall pay\u003C\/ins\u003E the levy referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, or if the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;fails to remit the levy in accordance with subsection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, within the periods specified under subsections\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, interest on the levy at the rate of 3 per cent above the commercial bank lending rate shall be chargeable and payable to the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003ERural Electrification Fund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1) to the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ERural Electrification Fund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E within seven days of receipt of the same from a \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E, substituted by section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_II__sec_18\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_II__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003E18\u003C\/a\u003E(c) and renumbered by section 18(e) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_4__p_2__ref_4\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EThe\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;levy shall be used for the purposes prescribed under\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2004\/21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Ethe Rural Electrification Act\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003EIf a \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E or the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E, as the case may be, fails to remit the levy referred to in subsection (1) within the periods specified in subsections (3) and (4) interest on the levy at the rate of 2 per cent above the bank lending rate shall be chargeable and payable to the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003ERural Electrification Fund\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[Cap. 73:03]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3__ref_2\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E, renumbered by section 18(e) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_5__p_3__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EW\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ET\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ehe\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ere a\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;fails to pay any levy prescribed in the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, within thirty days, an interest on the levy at the rate of 3 per cent above the commercial bank lending rate shall be chargeable\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E levy shall be used for the purposes prescribed under the Rural Electrification Act\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_25__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E, previously subsection (7), added by section 18(d) and renumbered by section 18(e)  of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_25__subsec_6__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[Cap. 73:03]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E26. Books of accounts\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall cause to be kept proper books of accounts and other records relating to its accounts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall, as soon as possible after the end of each financial year, cause to be prepared a statement of the cash-flow and income and expenditure of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E for that financial year and a balance sheet of its assets and liabilities as at the end of that financial year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe accounts of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ebe audited annually by independent public auditors appointed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ebe examined by the Auditor General before being presented to Parliament in accordance with this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe financial year of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall be the \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Esame as the financial year of the Government.\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eperiod of twelve months commencing on 1st July of each year and ending on 30th June of the following year:\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_26__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_26__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 19 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003EProvided that the first financial year of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E may be a period shorter or longer than twelve months as the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_26__subsec_4__p_2__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E may determine, but in any case not longer than eighteen months.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E27. Annual report\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall as soon as practicable, but not later than six months after the expiry of the financial year, submit to Parliament, through the Minister, a report concerning its activities during that financial year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe annual report referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_27__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_27__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E shall include\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ean audited balance sheet and income statement, including any notes thereon and documents annexed thereto whereby relevant information is provided;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe report of the examination of the accounts referred to in \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Esection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_26__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_26__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E26 (3)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_26\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_26\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 26\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E (3)\u003C\/ins\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Einformation regarding licences granted, renewed, amended, suspended, cancelled or withdrawn;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Einformation regarding the amount of\u003Cins\u003E \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-rural_electrification\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Erural electrification\u003C\/span\u003E levies collected and paid to \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Evarious beneficiaries\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ethe \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Rural_Electrification_Fund\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ERural Electrification Fund\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 20 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ea report regarding the execution of the business plan of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Ea report of the future strategic plans of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Ea status report on the performance of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E sector and \u003Cspan 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may, from time to time, deem necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall, after submission of the annual report to Parliament in accordance with subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_III__sec_27__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_III__sec_27__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, cause a summary of the report to be published in such manner as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_III__sec_27__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall deem appropriate or as Parliament may direct.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart IV \u0026#x2013; Regulation of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E sector\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E28. Activities to be carried out under \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003ENo person may establish, operate, carry on or be involved in any manner in an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy_undertaking\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy undertaking\u003C\/span\u003E in Malawi, without a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E issued by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA\u003Cins\u003Eny\u003C\/ins\u003E person who contravenes \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Esubsection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;commits\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ethe provisions of subsection (1) shall be guilty of\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E an offence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 21 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the purposes of this section the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E has the power\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eto determine whether any person is carrying on or involved in any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy_undertaking\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy undertaking\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eto order any person not holding a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E and who is obliged to apply for and hold a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E to cease carrying on or being involved in any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy_undertaking\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Eenergy undertaking\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E29. Application for and issuing of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person obliged to hold a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E shall apply to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E for a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E in the prescribed form in accordance with the procedure and subject to payment of fees laid down in this Act or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_29__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_30\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_30\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E30. Tariffs or prices of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E shall not charge a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-customer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ecustomer\u003C\/span\u003E any other tariff, price or charge more than that forming part of the conditions of his or her \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E or revision thereof and as approved by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_30__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E31. Transfer of licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__p_1\u0022\u003ENo \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E and no rights or privileges thereunder shall be assigned or transferred, either in whole or in part, nor shall title thereto, either legal or equitable, or any right, interest or property therein, pass to or vest in any person without the prior written consent of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, but so however that such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E, or rights or privileges thereunder, shall not be assigned or transferred, either in whole or in part, and the title thereto, either legal or equitable, or any right, interest or property therein, shall not pass to or vest in any person, without the prior written consent of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall not, without a reasonable justification, withhold the consent referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_31__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_31\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_IV__sec_31\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E31\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 22 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_IV__sec_31__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_V\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart V \u0026#x2013; Resolution of disputes\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E32. \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may arbitrate\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall, if requested thereto by a party to a dispute, act as arbitrator in disputes between licensees or between a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E and its customers or consumers relating to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe right to \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E supply;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe duty to supply \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe tariffs, process or charges at which \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E is supplied;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Edelays in or refusal to supply \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003Cins\u003E and\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_V__sec_32__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_V__sec_32__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E amended by section 23(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe quality of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E supply and the provision of services in connexion therewith\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E; and\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_V__sec_32__para_e\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_V__sec_32__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/a\u003E amended by section 23(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_e__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Ea commercial dispute on any provision of this Act or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_V__sec_32__para_f\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_V__sec_32__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 23(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_32__para_f__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E33. \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may act as mediator\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may act as mediator in any other matter in respect of which a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E, \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-customer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Ecustomer\u003C\/span\u003E, or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-consumer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Econsumer\u003C\/span\u003E requests the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_33__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E to act as such.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_34\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_34\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E34. \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_34__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_34__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may appoint another arbitrator\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_34__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_34__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_34__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_34__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may, on approval of the parties involved, appoint a suitable person to act as mediator or arbitrator on its behalf and any action or decision of a person so appointed is deemed to be an action or decision of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_34__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_34__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_35\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_35\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E35. Procedure and fees for mediation and arbitration\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Emake rules of procedure for arbitration and mediation of disputes and shall, by notice published in the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci class=\u0022del akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, prescribe\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eby notice published in the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci class=\u0022ins akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cins\u003E prescribe the procedure to be followed and mediation and arbitration\u003C\/ins\u003E fees to be paid \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Efor arbitr\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ein medi\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eati\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eo\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003En\u003Cins\u003Eg\u003C\/ins\u003E and \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Emediation of\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Earbitrating\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E disputes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_V__sec_35\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_V__sec_35\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E35\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 24 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_35__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E36. Decision of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E i\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003En arbitrating a dispute\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Es final\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003ESubject to\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/1967\/26\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/1967\/26\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/1967\/26\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/1967\/26\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1__ref_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1__ref_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Ethe Arbitration Act\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, t\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ET\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ehe decision of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E in arbitrating a dispute, including a decision as to costs, shall be final and binding on the disputing parties\u003Cins\u003E, subject only to the right of appeal to the High Court\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_V__sec_36\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_V__sec_36\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E36\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 25 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_V__sec_36__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart VI \u0026#x2013; Inspections, accidents, inquiries and investigations\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E37. Inquiries and formal investigations\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may, at its own instance or on receipt of a complaint or enquiry relating to the supply of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E, appoint a person to make enquiries in respect thereof and report thereon to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EOn receipt of a report under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eissue such licensing conditions, guidelines, rules or directives as it is empowered under this Act; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Einstitute a formal investigation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall, on receipt of a complaint regarding unlawful conduct by a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E, institute a formal investigation in respect of that complaint.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EUpon instituting a formal investigation under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(3)\u003C\/ins\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may appoint a person to chair the investigation and as many persons as may be necessary to assist with the investigation; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe person appointed under subparagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E and the persons assisting him or her may summon witnesses and conduct the investigation in accordance with the rules made by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E by order published in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EOn completion of an investigation under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(4)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the person chairing the investigation shall submit his or her written report thereon to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EOn receipt of the report under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(5)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;may\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003Emay \u003C\/ins\u003Erefer \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ethe repor\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ei\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Et to the Attorney General for his or her \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eadvice; and\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Econsideration;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eif a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E is involved,\u003Cins\u003E may\u003C\/ins\u003E take action in accordance with this Act or \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ethe\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E.\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E,\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 26(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eand the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E shall give a copy of the report to a concerned \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-consumer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_6__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Econsumer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E or affected person who requests for it.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall give a copy of the report received under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_37__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_37__subsec_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E to a concerned \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-consumer\u0022 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1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E38. Licensee to report accidents\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EEvery \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E shall send to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E notice of any accident of such a kind as to have caused, or likely to have caused, loss of life or serious personal injury which occurs in any part of such \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2019;s works or equipment, together with notice of any loss of life or serious personal injury occasioned by any such accident, within twenty-one days of such accident.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E shall send to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E a report of\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eany accident that has caused loss of life or serious personal injury, or is likely to have caused loss of life or serious personal injury, which occurs in any part of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2019;s works or equipment; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eany loss of life or serious personal injury occasioned by the accident,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Eas soon as possible, but not later than seven days of the accident.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EA person who contravenes subsection\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;commits\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ENothing contained in subsection (1) shall absolve a \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E from the duty of complying with the provisions of\u003C\/ins\u003E an\u003Cins\u003Ey\u003C\/ins\u003E o\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Effence\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Ether written law relating to the reporting of accidents\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EOn receipt of the report under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall, within twenty-one days, investigate the matter.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003ENothing contained in this section shall absolve a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E from the duty of complying with the provisions of any other written law relating to reporting of accidents.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_38\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VI__sec_38\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E38\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 27 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_38__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E39. Entry and inspection of premises\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, or any person authorized thereto in writing by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eat any time enter upon the premises of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E and inspect any plant, machinery, books of accounts and other documents found thereat for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the provisions of this Act, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E or other written law or the conditions of any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E are being complied with, or for the purpose of any inspection which is incidental to or connected with the carrying out of the duties of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ecall upon any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E to furnish to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VI__sec_39__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E such periodical or other returns in such form and such particulars as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 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id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E made or given under this Act or otherwise contravenes the provisions of this Act, or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ecommits\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eshall be guilty of\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E an offence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_40__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_40__subsec_1\u0022 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data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eillegally abstracts \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-energy\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenergy\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 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denies\u003C\/ins\u003E access \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Et\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eo\u003Cins\u003En\u003C\/ins\u003E his or her system \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Ecommits\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eto a \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E shall be guilty of\u003C\/ins\u003E an offence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 29(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E41. Penalties\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person who is guilty of an offence under this Act for which no penalty is provided shall be liable to a line of K5,000,000 and to imprisonment for ten years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA person who commits an offence under this Act for which no penalty has been provided in this Act shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine of K50,000,000 and imprisonment for ten years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIn addition to the penalty provided under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, a court may order the forfeiture to the State of any commodity or equipment used in the commission of the offence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall determine the disposal method of the commodity or equipment forfeited under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E41\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 30 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E41A. Administrative penalties\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may impose a monetary administrative penalty against a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensee\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensee\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-consumer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Econsumer\u003C\/span\u003E who fails to comply with the conditions of his or her \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicence\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E shall, pursuant to subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, prescribe a schedule of acts of non-compliance and the corresponding monetary penalties payable.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E may, from time to time, amend the schedule referred to under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VII__sec_41A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E41A\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 31 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VII__sec_41A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart VIII \u0026#x2013; Miscellaneous provisions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E42. Service of notice\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAny notice or other document required or authorized to be given, delivered or served under this Act may be given, delivered or served\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eby delivering it to the person to whom it is to be given or delivered or on whom it is to be served;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eby leaving it at the usual or last known place of abode of that person;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eby sending it in a prepaid registered letter addressed to that person at his or her usual or last known place of abode or postal address;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ein the ease of a company, by delivering it to the secretary or clerk thereof at its registered or numbered office or by sending it in a prepaid registered letter addressed to the secretary or clerk of the company at that office; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_42__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eif it is not practicable after reasonable enquiry to ascertain the name or address of a person to whom it should be given or delivered or on whom it should be served, as being a person having an interest in land, being the person to whom the description of the person having that interest in the premises (naming those premises) to which it relates, or by delivering it to some person on the premises or, if there is no person on the premises to whom it can be addressed, by affixing a true copy of it to some conspicuous part of the premises.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E43. \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003EJudicial review\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003ERight of appeal to the High Court\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person aggrieved by the decision or action of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act may appeal to the High Court within three months from the date of the decision or action of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Chief Justice may make such rules as he or she considers proper in relation to the procedure on the hearing of appeals under subsection (1), including the appointment and remuneration of assessors and regulating the costs of the appeal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1\u0022\u003EA person who is aggrieved by a decision or action of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E under this Act or any of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E may apply for judicial review to the High Court within a period of thirty days from the date of the decision or action of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_VIII__sec_43\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_VIII__sec_43\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E43\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 32 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/mw\/act\/2025\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_43__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 1 of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3 diff:rename=\u0022span\u0022 diff:delete-attr=\u0022class\u0022 class=\u0022ins \u0022\u003E44. Obligation of secrecy\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1\u0022\u003EExcept for any of the purposes of this Act or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E or for the purpose of any civil or criminal proceedings under any written law or where otherwise authorized by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, no \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-member\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emember\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or a committee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or any officer, servant or agent of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or any person attending any meeting of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_7\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_7\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E or a committee of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_8\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_8\u0022\u003EAuthority\u003C\/span\u003E, whether during his or her tenure of office or during his or her employment or for a period of five years thereafter, shall disclose any information which has been obtained by him or her in the course of his or her duties and which is not published in pursuance of this Act or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Energy_Laws\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_9\u0022 id=\u0022part_VIII__sec_44__p_1__term_9\u0022\u003EEnergy Laws\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022del \u0022\u003E44. 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