Electricity Act (Chapter 223) - revised Edition 2021.

This Order, consisting of 69 sections divided into seven Parts, made under Article 8313) of the Constitution, regulates and controls generation, transmission, distribution and use of electric power. Part 3 deals with the requirements for Licensing of Activities relating to Electricity. It specifies that no person shall engage in the: generation; transmission; or distribution of electricity, unless he is authorized to do so by an electricity licence granted under section 8 or is exempted under section 7. An application for electricity licensing, an extension or an exemption shall be: made in writing to the Authority and accompanied by the prescribed fee. The Order provides for: Authorized officers; Electrical energy supply and generation; Licence required for use or operation of electrical or supply installation; Offences and penalties related to illegal activities, etc.

Brunei Darussalam · 2017-06-08