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Rh :(b) the existence of any hole on the meter cover of any meter supplied by an electricity licensee;
 * (c) the existence of any damage to, removal of or change to the chemical composition of any paint or other chemical compound applied by an electricity licensee over any screw, or other component or mechanism of any meter; or
 * (d) the existence of any damage to the seal which is fastened to the outer cover of any meter to ensure that the cover is not removed, opened, dislodged or otherwise tampered with, when the meter is in the custody or under the control of the person,

shall be prima facie evidence that the person has altered or tampered with the meter.

Obstructing licensee in performance of duties

88. Any person who at any time molests, or without cause, hinders or obstructs, any employee, agent or contractor of an electricity licensee in the performance of his duties or anything which he is respectively authorised, empowered or required to do under this Act shall be guilty of an offence.

Making of false statements

89.—(1) Any person who, when giving information to the Authority or making any application under or for the purposes of any provision of this Act, makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular, or who recklessly makes any statement which is false in a material particular, shall be guilty of an offence.

(2) Any person who—
 * (a) wilfully or fraudulently procures or attempts to procure for himself or for any other person any licence under this Act by making or producing or causing to be made or produced any false or fraudulent representation or declaration either verbally or in writing; or
 * (b) knowingly aids or assists therein,

shall be guilty of an offence.

Jurisdiction of court

90. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68), a District Court and a Magistrate’s Court