1. ) MEGAHOCK PIPES & PROFILE MANUFACTURING SDN BHD 2. ) TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD 1. ) TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD 2. ) MEGAHOCK PIPES & PROFILE MANUFACTURING SDN BHD

1. ) MEGAHOCK PIPES & PROFILE MANUFACTURING SDN BHD 2. ) TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD 1. ) TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD 2. ) MEGAHOCK PIPES & PROFILE MANUFACTURING SDN BHD

The Court upheld the trial judge's findings on liability: TNB lawfully entered under a search warrant and sufficient evidence established tampering of the TTB. On quantum the Court reversed the reduction to three years and held that loss of revenue must be calculated for five years using the Energy Commission Guideline and the certified expert methodology, substituting the High Court award with RM3,987,145.42.

Citation
J-02(NCVC)(W)-2022-10/2018 & J-02(NCVC (W)-1966-09/2018 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Parties
Appellant (perayu) in J 02(ncvc)(w) 2022 10/2018; Respondent in J 02(ncvc) 1966 09/2018: Megahock Pipes & Profile Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Respondent in J 02(ncvc)(w) 2022 10/2018; Appellant (perayu) in J 02(ncvc) 1966 09/2018: Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Court
NCVC
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
31 December 2019
Case Number
J-02(NCVC)(W)-2022-10/2018 & J-02(NCVC (W)-1966-09/2018 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal (court of Appeal) / Judgment on Appeals Heard Together and Decided by Court of Appeal on 31/12/2019
Outcome
Appeal J-02(NCVC)(W)-2022-10/2018 dismissed; Appeal J-02(NCVC)-1966-09/2018 allowed in part to substitute quantum
Legal Topics
Trespass, Tampering of Metering Equipment, Calculation of Loss of Revenue, Statutory Powers and Warrants, Energy Commission Guideline
Source Language
Malay/English
Electricity Law Tort Trespass Civil Damages Evidence Trespass Tampering of Metering Equipment Calculation of Loss of Revenue Statutory Powers and Warrants +1 more

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Parties

Megahock Pipes & Profile Manufacturing Sdn Bhd

Appellant (perayu) in J 02(ncvc)(w) 2022 10/2018; Respondent in J 02(ncvc) 1966 09/2018

Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Respondent in J 02(ncvc)(w) 2022 10/2018; Appellant (perayu) in J 02(ncvc) 1966 09/2018

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal (court of Appeal) / Judgment on Appeals Heard Together and Decided by Court of Appeal on 31/12/2019

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether TNB's entry constituted unlawful trespass
  2. 2 Whether there was unlawful tampering with the Test Terminal Block (TTB)
  3. 3 Proper period for assessment of loss of revenue (3 years v 5 years)

Ratio Decidendi

The Court upheld the trial judge's findings on liability: TNB lawfully entered under a search warrant and sufficient evidence established tampering of the TTB. On quantum the Court reversed the reduction to three years and held that loss of revenue must be calculated for five years using the Energy Commission Guideline and the certified expert methodology, substituting the High Court award with RM3,987,145.42.

Court Disposition

Appeal J-02(NCVC)(W)-2022-10/2018 dismissed; Appeal J-02(NCVC)-1966-09/2018 allowed in part to substitute quantum

Orders

  • Appeal J-02(NCVC)(W)-2022-10/2018 dismissed with costs of RM50,000.00 and the High Court decision dated 26/8/2018 affirmed
  • Appeal J-02(NCVC)-1966-09/2018 allowed with costs of RM20,000.00 and the High Court order of 26/8/2018 allowing TNB's claim for RM2,392,287.25 is substituted with RM3,987,145.42