How Dewa Law No. 6 will impact you

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, (Dewa), has named 85 employees from different divisions across Dewa as 'judicial officers'.

Dewa is allowed under Law Number 6 of 2015 on the protection of electricity grid and public water system in Dubai, to impose fees and address grievances - this is to be done by judiciual officers.
 
The law was discussed in an open meeting, attended by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa, Executive Vice-Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and a Dewa staff.
 
The law authorises Dewa to take reconciliatory measures related to compensation and fees imposed on violators according to the rules defined by the MD and CEO.

The law grants all stakeholders the ability to appeal the decisions, measures and procedures taken against them. These grievances are ultimately resolved by a special committee delegated by the CEO to this purpose.

Moreover, Law Number 6 introduces, for the first time, the judicial officer system, by which authority is invested in certain employees to prove the violations committed against the provisions of the law, and all subsequent resolutions issued thereunder.

“These judicial officers may investigate, draft and issue records of evidence reports in collaboration with the police, if required," added Al Tayer.

"Accordingly, Dewa has issued an administrative resolution dated May 5, 2015 to appoint 85 employees as judicial officers, based on nominations received from their respective divisional heads.

“The resolution clearly describes the tasks and responsibilities of judicial officers as stipulated by the law, underlining the fact that Dewa judicial officers are prohibited from collecting any outstanding fines, fees or compensations payable to Dewa.
 
"Their responsibility is essentially related to providing evidence of violations of the law, as detailed in the violation form. The reports will later be sent to the Legal Affairs department for follow up with both the offender and Finance. We expect that the new measures and procedures pertaining to Law Number 6 of 2015 will substantially contribute to achieving more protection to Dewa grid and facilities, and thus, more development and excellence in our performance.

“This can only be achieved through dedication and integrity in performing our duties, by every member in their respective area of specialisation," concluded Al Tayer.

The law protects the emirate’s electricity and water infrastructure from damages that might occur to it, keeps the readiness of the general network to meet electricity and water demand, and ensures the quality of electricity and water services provided by the Dewa and that they reach customers without interruption.

The law is applicable at all stations, equipment, facilities, systems, service lines and supplements that Dewa owns or manages, and the communications network.

This applies to all of Dubai, including special development zones, free zones and Dubai International Financial Centre.
 
"Today, we highlight the procedures for implementing a key legislation that has accompanied the development of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority since the early 1990s, which is Law number 2 of 1994 concerning protection of the general network of electricity and water services.

This law was annulled by the comprehensive Law number 6 of 2015.
 
“To build on this excellent approach in development and organisational governance that is based on revision and correction, Dewa has decided to re-issue the grid protection law to amend shortcomings that had occurred previously during implementation, while dealing with customers and stakeholders.

Thus, Law Number 6 of 2015 has been developed to be comprehensive in its framework, objectives, and tools. Its articles fully explain its legal scope, Dewa’s terms of reference, customer obligations and the obligations of property owners and tenants.

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