Clause 56

In the event of the Chief Electrical Engineer finding in any installation or apparatus any defect which in his opinion is likely to cause danger, he may, by notice in writing posted on the premises where the installation or apparatus to which it relates is installed or working, or served upon the licensee or owner of the premises, require such defect to be made good or removed within such period as may be specified in the notice, and in such case the installation or apparatus shall not be operated or used after the expiration of such period unless the defect has been made good or removed to the satisfaction of the Chief Electrical Engineer:Provided that, if the Chief Electrical Engineer is of the opinion that the defect is likely to cause immediate danger, he may, by notice posted or served as aforesaid, forthwith suspend the operation and use of such installation or apparatus until such defect is made good or removed, and in such case the installation or apparatus shall not be operated or used so long as such notice of suspension remains unrevoked.

Every licensee and every person for the time being in charge of any installation becoming aware of a defect therein which is likely to cause danger, and every consumer becoming aware of a defect in any apparatus which is likely to cause danger, shall forthwith make good or remove the defect, or make a report thereon to the Chief Electrical Engineer.

If, in the opinion of the Chief Electrical Engineer, any defect in an installation is of such a nature that it cannot be made good or removed, he may hold an inquiry, and if he thinks fit, may recommend that the licence be cancelled.

The Board shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to any person by the suspension of the operation and use of any installation or apparatus or by the suspension or cancellation of a licence under this section.

Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall be guilty of an offence under this Ordinance.