In indian electricity rules various rules have been laid down for safe distribution of electricity. These rules are flouted by electricity boards or DISCOMs with impunity. for example a bus plying on the road with luggage piled on its roof comes in contact with low hanging overhead electric line and many passengers get electrocuted.As per law the wire must have a minimum clearance of 19 feet from road level. this height is not maintained by the electricity authorities which results in fatal accident.As per electricity act 1910 and later revsed to 2003.