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(1) The compounding of offence in exercise of the powers under Section 152 of the Act shall be done only by the Government or by an officer duly authorised by the Government for this purpose. (2) The compounding of the offence of theft shall be allowed only once to any person or consumer. (3) The compounding of the offence shall be permitted only after realising the civil liabilities assessed by the compounding officer in view of the provisions in sub-section (5) of Section 154 of the Act and while assessing the civil liability the compounding officer shall afford to the accused person a reasonable opportunity of being heard. (4) The amount if any deposited or paid by the consumer for restoration of supply under Regulation 160 of the Code shall be given due credit towards the civil liability to be paid by the consumer. (5) The amount of compounding fee collected from the consumer shall be kept in separate account by the licensee for which a separate register shall be maintained and such amount shall be appropriated only in accordance with the orders issued by the Government.