19. Unlicenced generation and distribution of electricity to be an offence

generate electricity;

transmit electricity in bulk form, from a generation licensee to any distribution licensee or to any other eligible consumer connected to the transmission network or to and from any entity in the domestic, regional or international market;

perform the duties of the National System Operator as specified in section 10;

distribute and supply or distribute electricity for the purpose of giving an electricity connection to any premises or to any consumer or trader, unless such person is authorised to do so in terms of a licence granted to him in terms of this Act, or the supply of electricity is exclusively for private use of a licensee, or a person who is exempted from the requirement of obtaining a licence in terms of the provisions of section 28.

generates, transmits or distributes electricity for the purpose of giving an electricity connection to any consumer or premises; or

exports or imports electricity, otherwise than under the authority of a licence issued for such purpose under this Act, or an exemption granted under this Act, commits an offence under this Act and shall on conviction after a summary trial before a Magistrate be liable to a fine not less than three hundred thousand rupees or to imprisonment of either description for a term not less than six months and not exceeding one year, or to both such fine and imprisonment.