Electricity Disputes Tribunal - 2017 March

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Judgment date
March 2017
Initial disconnection for suspected meter tampering was unlawful; fraud charge lacked evidential basis; second disconnection lawful.
Electricity law – unlawful disconnection for suspected meter tampering – necessity to promptly test and prove anomalies; Fraud charges – estimate of illegal usage must be evidenced and justified; Disconnection for nonpayment – lawful where outstanding bills exist; Remedies – award of general and aggravated damages, costs, interest.
18 March 2017
Tribunal found unlawful projection of electricity wires over the complainant’s house and awarded damages and costs.
Property law – Trespass to land – projection of objects into the airspace over land; consent/way-leave required for cables; remedial damages for trespass and damage to tree; subsequent removal of offending structure does not negate past trespass.
13 March 2017