HIGH COURT MALAYA JOHOR BAHRU
XIN GUAN PREMIER SDN BHD – Appellant
Versus
TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. the plaintiff's electricity supply contract and meter condition. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. procedural aspects of tnb's notice and its timing. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. objections raised regarding tnb's notice and procedure. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 4. interpretation of tnb’s statutory powers under section 38(1). (Para 10 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. purpose and limitations of tnb’s disconnection powers. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 6. decision to grant plaintiff's application for injunction. (Para 39) |
Introduction
[1] This is an application for an interim injunction to restrain Tenaga Nasional Berhad ("TNB") from disconnecting the supply of electricity to the premises of the Plaintiff. This judgment discusses the law on the statutory authority of TNB to disconnect electricity supply to the premises of a consumer following discovery of meter tampering which is subsequently remedied.
Key Background Facts
[2] TNB is a licensee under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 (the "ES Act") and the provider of electricity in Peninsular Malaysia. The Plaintiff is a customer of TNB, as evidenced by the standard contract for the supply of electricity between both parties and in accordance with the provision
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