Uganda Case Law

Kazibwe v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 2 of 2014)

Kazibwe v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 2 of 2014) [2016] UGEDT 2 (23 August 2016)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

EDT COMPLAINT 2 of 2014

Judges

Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Eng. Dr. Moses Musaazi - Member Electricity Disputes Tribunal

The Tribunal found that the Complainant, while not tampering with the meter itself, was responsible for bypassing the meter and consuming unmetered electricity. This conclusion was supported by evidence of abnormal consumption patterns, repeated vandalism of meter boxes, and the Complainant's continued access to power after formal disconnections. The Tribunal held that the Respondent acted within the law in disconnecting the Complainant's supply under the relevant electricity regulations. Regarding confiscation of assets, the Tribunal found insufficient evidence to attribute the confiscation…

Source excerpt

• Electricity Supply Disputes
• Meter Bypass Allegations
• Unlawful Disconnection
• Asset Confiscation
• Remedies And Damages