Gas Regulation Act, 1957
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Fixing of maximum charges consequential on declaration of state of emergency. |
8.—(1) Where there is for the time being in force an order under subsection (1) of section 7 of this Act declaring that a state of emergency affecting the supply or distribution of gas exists, the Minister may by order fix the maximum charges which may be made for gas by all or any one or more of the scheduled undertakers. | |
(2) Where, during the continuance in force of an order (in this subsection referred to as the emergency order) under subsection (1) of section 7 of this Act declaring that a state of emergency affecting the supply or distribution of gas exists, the Minister makes an order (in this subsection referred to as the Ministerial order) under subsection (1) of this section, the Ministerial order shall, if not previously revoked, expire on the expiration of the emergency order. |