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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 33

license are complied with, that the wiring and fittings are suitable for the voltage at which supply is being given, that the installation generally is in accordance with the requirements of good practice, and that the connection or continuance of supply would not cause a leakage from those wires and fittings exceeding one ten-thousandth part of the maximum supply current to the premises.

For the purpose of satisfying himself that the requirements of this license are being observed in so far as they apply to wires on a consumer’s premises, the licensee may require that notice be served upon him of the intention to install wires, fittings, lamps, motors, or other apparatus on any premises, and may inspect the same during any reasonable hours while the installation of such is in progress.

30. TESTING CONSUMER’S INSTALLATION.

If the licensee is reasonably satisfied, after making all proper examination by testing or otherwise, that the wirings and fittings are not suitable for the voltage being employed, that a leakage exists at some part of a circuit of such extent as to be a source of danger, and that such leakage does not exist at any part of the circuit belonging to the licensee, or that any other requirements of this license are not being complied with, then and in such case any officer of the licensee duly authorized by him in writing may, for the purpose of discovering whether the leakage exists at any part of a circuit within or upon any consumer’s premises, or whether the wiring is suitable and the general requirements of the license are complied with, by notice require the consumer, at some reasonable time after the service of the notice, to permit him to inspect and to test the wires and fittings belonging to the consumer and forming part of the circuit.

If on such testing and inspection the officer discovers a leakage from the consumer’s wires exceeding one ten-thousandth part of the maximum supply current to the premises, or that the requirements of this license are not properly conformed to, or if the consumer does not give all due facilities for inspection and testing, the licensee shall either not commence the supply or shall forthwith discontinue the supply of energy to the premises in question, giving immediate notice to the consumer of his reasons for not commencing or for discontinuing the supply, and in either case supply shall not be given until the licensee is reasonably satisfied that the installation is in conformity with the requirements of this license.

If any consumer is dissatisfied with the action of the licensee in refusing to give, or in discontinuing, or in not commencing the supply of energy to his premises, the wires and fittings of that consumer may, on his application to the Minister and on payment of the cost, be inspected and tested by the Inspecting Engineer. This provision shall be endorsed on every notice given under the provisions of either of the two preceding paragraphs.

31. PLANS.

The licensee shall, before the erection or construction of any part of the work hereby authorized is begun, submit for the approval of the Minister such plans and other information showing and describing such work as he may require. In the event of the licensee at any time desiring to make alterations to the work involving a departure from the type of construction shown on the approved plans, he shall submit for the Minister’s approval plans showing such type of construction as it is proposed to adopt, and with such approval the alterations may be carried out.

32. NOTICE REGARDING EXTENSIONS, ETC.

Before commencing the erection of any part of the lines hereby authorized, or the extension or alteration of any line already erected, the licensee shall give at least seven days’ notice in writing to the Public Works Engineer at present stationed at Dunedin, and also to the District Telegraph Engineer of the Post and Telegraph Department at Dunedin, or his deputy, of his intention to carry out the work, and shall forward to the Minister a locality plan showing the route of any extension.

33. NOTICE OF COMPLETION.

The licensee shall, prior to the completion of the said works or any separate portion thereof, give to the Minister at least one month’s notice in writing of the estimated date of such completion.

34. COMMENCEMENT OF SUPPLY:

The licensee shall not use any portion of the electric lines authorized by this license, or permit the same to be used, for any purpose until the Minister has given notice in writing to the licensee that he has received from the Inspecting Engineer a certificate that the said work or any portion thereof has been satisfactorily carried out.

35. INSPECTION OF WORKS.

The Minister may at any time order an inspection to be made of the works, lines, and wires of the licensee used for electric lighting, heating, and power purposes. If any defect is found to exist it must be remedied forthwith, and if (in the opinion of the officer or person inspecting) such defect is serious the Minister may, on receipt of the report, direct the licensee to at once cease transmitting energy either over the whole of the licensee’s lines and wires or over any specified part thereof until such defect is repaired or remedied. The cost of such inspection shall be borne by the licensee.

36. COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS.

For the purpose of ascertaining whether the conditions of this license are being faithfully complied with by the licensee, the Minister, or any person appointed by him in that behalf, may at all reasonable times enter on the lands and works and inspect the same.

37. ASSIGNMENT.

This license and the benefits and obligations hereunder shall not be assigned by the licensee without the express consent in writing of the Minister first had and obtained, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose.

38. DEFAULT AND PENALTY.

If the licensee fails to comply with any of the conditions of this license the Minister may, by notice in writing, require the licensee within thirty days to remedy the default specified in that notice; but he shall not be held to have committed default for any failure to maintain power continuously if such failure is due to the breakdown of machinery or other accident, unless such breakdown or accident is proved to be due to negligence on the part of the licensee; and if the licensee fails to comply with the terms of the notice within the said period he shall be liable to a penalty of £20, to be recoverable by or on behalf of the Minister as a debt due to the Crown. The recovery of a penalty under this license shall not affect the liability (if any) of the licensee to pay or make compensation in respect of any damage or injury which may be caused by reason of the default.

39. REVOCATION OF LICENSE.

Notwithstanding anything in the last preceding clause of these conditions, if the licensee fails to comply with the terms of any such notice for ninety days after the receipt thereof the Governor in Council may thereupon revoke this license without further notice.

40. PUBLIC WORKS, COMPENSATION, ETC.

Nothing in this license shall be deemed in any way to interfere with, affect, or abridge any rights or powers vested in His Majesty the King, or in the Governor on his behalf, authorizing the construction, management, or working of any public works, nor shall any compensation be payable to or on behalf of the licensee for injury done to the works herein authorized by the construction, management, or working of any such public work as aforesaid, or for the loss occasioned thereby, or for the exercise of any such right or power as aforesaid.

41. MONOPOLY.

Nothing in this license, or otherwise, shall be deemed to give to the licensee a monopoly or the exclusive right to supply electricity within the Township of Tapanui.

42. CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY.

The charge for electrical energy shall not exceed 1s. per unit for lighting power, and 6d. per unit for motor-power, heating, or cooking purposes; provided that “lighting purposes” shall include the operation of motor generators for lighting purposes.

43. DURATION OF LICENSE.

This license shall, unless sooner determined in accordance with the provisions hereinafter expressed, continue in force for a period of forty-two years from the date hereof. Upon the expiry of the said term, or upon the sooner determination of this license by revocation or otherwise, all rights hereby granted to the licensee shall thereupon cease and determine, but such expiration or determination shall not relieve the licensee of any liability theretofore incurred under this license.

44. COMMENCEMENT OF LICENSE.

This license shall come into force on and after the date of publication thereof in the New Zealand Gazette.

J. F. ANDREWS,
Clerk of the Executive Council.