Section 45, The National Power Authority Act, 1982

(1) Before constructing a supply line across any land or attaching any fixture to any building, the Authority shall when practicable serve reasonable notice on the occupier of such land or building which shall be in writing giving a description of the nature of the line or fixture and the manner in which it is intended to be constructed or attached. (2) If within thirty days after the service of such notice the occupier fails to lodge an objection with the Authority in writing to the work specified in the notice, the Authority may proceed with the work. (3) If within thirty days after the service of such notice the occupier lodges an objection with the Authority in writing to the work specified in the notice such work shall not be undertaken by the Authority unless and until the Authority has obtained the approval in writing of the Minister which shall be communicated to the Authority by the Minister within thirty days. (4) If the owner of any land or building across, on or to which a supply line or fixture has been constructed or attached requires the position of such supply line to be altered, the Minister, if fully satisfied that the requirements of such owner are such as to warrant the alteration of the position of the supply line or fixture, may by notice in writing require the Authority to alter the position of such line or fixture, subjectto conditions which, failing agreement between the parties, may be prescribed by the Minister, and unless the Minister decides to the contrary the cost of such alteration shall be paid to the Authority by the person requiring the alteration and the Authority shall not be compelled to carry out the alteration until the payment of the cost thereof has been secured to it. [Margin: Cable acr[illegible] rivers, etc.]