Any person or individual being industrial or commercial consumer who does tampering or abets in tampering with any gas meter, regulator, meter index, or gas connection or any other related system or equipments, whether to commit theft of gas or for the purpose of unauthorized distribution or supply of gas shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to ____________________?
Correct answer: B. Ten years
- A. Seven years
- B. Ten years
- C. Fourteen years
- D. None of these
Explanation
Tampering with gas equipment by an industrial or commercial consumer for theft or unauthorized supply attracts imprisonment that may extend to ten years. The heavier fourteen-year term applies to certain more serious infrastructure offences.
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