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(1) The whole of service line, meter and other associated equipment shall be deemed to be the property of the licensee and shall remain under his control so long as they are connected to the distribution system of the licensee. (2) The licensee may use the service line and other apparatus to give supply to other consumers, if the supply to the consumer who has paid for such line and apparatus is not affected adversely: Provided that the service line and other equipment of a consumer with a dedicated feeder shall not be used to supply power to another consumer. (3) Even if the supply to the consumer who has paid for the line or equipment is disconnected, for whatsoever reason, the consumer shall permit the licensee, continued access to the service line and other equipment if they are required to give supply to other consumers, until alternate arrangements are made by the licensee: Provided that no payment shall be due to the consumer for such access or facility. (4) The licensee shall make all possible efforts to provide alternate arrangement or mutually acceptable arrangement for continuation of the installation at the existing place, as early as possible.