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18 (4) In performing its functions and exercising its powers, the Authority shall—
 * (a) use its reasonable endeavours to apply principles and methodologies to licensees who conduct similar activities within a particular sector of the electricity industry in a non-discriminatory manner; and
 * (b) act in a reasonable manner in all circumstances.

(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on the Authority, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court.

(6) For the purposes of this section, “consumers” includes both existing and future consumers of electricity.

Power to obtain information

4.—(1) The Authority or any authorised officer may by notice require any person to furnish, within a reasonable period specified in the notice, all documents and information relating to any matter as reasonably required by the Authority to carry out the functions or duties assigned to the Authority by or under this Act, which are within the knowledge of that person or in his custody or under his control.

(2) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to do anything required of him by notice under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

(3) Any person who—
 * (a) intentionally alters, suppresses or destroys any document or information which he has been required by a notice under subsection (1) to furnish; or
 * (b) in furnishing any document or information required under subsection (1), makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular or recklessly makes such a statement,

shall be guilty of an offence.

(4) If any person fails to comply with a notice under subsection (1), the court may, on the application of the Authority, make such order as the court thinks fit to secure compliance with such notice and any