Section 8(8) in The Energy Conservation (Energy Consumption Norms and Standards for Designated Consumers, Form, Time within which, and Manner of Preparation and Implementation of Scheme, Procedure for issue or purchase of Energy Saving Certificate and Value of Per Metric Tonne of Oil Equivalent of Energy Consumed) Rules, 2012
(8)If the accredited energy auditor records in his check-verification report, a negative opinion, the effect of such opinion on the energy consumption norms and standards, issue or purchase of energy savings certificate the liability of the accredited energy auditor in giving the verification report and amount of the unfair gain gained by the designated consumer as a result of such verification report shall be calculated by the accredited energy auditor conducting the check-verification.
