What is the maximum imprisonment term for any individual, whether an industrial or commercial consumer, who tampers with or aids in tampering with a gas meter, regulator, meter index, gas connection, or any related equipment, either to steal gas or to facilitate unauthorized gas distribution or supply?
Explanation
Anyone found tampering with gas meters or related devices, or assisting in such actions for theft or unauthorized distribution of gas, can be sentenced to imprisonment for a term that may extend up to ten years.