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Tonga Electric Power Board Act.

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
1949 (1988)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Tonga Consolidated Legislation - 1988 Revised Edition of the Laws of Tonga.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Tonga Electric Power Board for the production, control and distribution of electric power throughout the Kingdom; and for related purposes.
Subject
Energy, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Institution Hydropower generation Expropriation Land tenure Right of use Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act establishes the Tonga Electric Power Board as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its organization. The Act also provides rules relative to the production and distribution of electric power. The Board shall have the authority to grant licences to generate electric power. The Board may construct, with the proper authorization, electric works, and shall have powers of the Minister of Land granted under Part VIII of the Land Act to acquire land for purposes of such works. The Board may also occupy land without acquisition at certain conditions.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Tonga Electric Power Board (Amendment) Act 2002 (No. 4 of 2002).

Legislation | Tonga | 2002

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Hydropower generation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tonga Electric Power Board (Amendment) Act 2003 (No. 23 of 2003).

Legislation | Tonga | 2003

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tonga Electric Power Board (Amendment) Act 2000 (No. 25 of 2000).

Legislation | Tonga | 2000

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Tonga Electric Power Board (Repeal) Act 2007 (No. 12 of 2007).

Legislation | Tonga | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Hydropower generation, Expropriation, Land tenure, Right of use, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX