(1) If any accident occurs in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution, supply or use of electricity in or in connection with, any part of the electric lines or other works of any person and the accident results in or is likely to have resulted in loss of life or personal injury to any person, or in any damage to any electrical plant or works, such person shall give notice of the occurrence and of such loss of life or personal injury to the Electrical Inspector and to such other authorities as the Appropriate Government may direct.
(2) The Electrical Inspector or any other person authorised by the Appropriate Government shall hold an inquiry into such accident and report thereon.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 161
Section 161 of the Electricity Act, 2003 mandates immediate notice of accidents, obligating generating companies and licensees to report every fatal or serious electrical accident to the Electrical Inspector and District Magistrate within prescribed time limits.
In the event of an electrical fatality, dispatch the electronic Section 161 notice to the Electrical Inspector and District Magistrate within twenty-four hours via registered email, cordoning off the area to preserve forensic evidence for the official inquiry.