Section 24. Whoso any person neglects

24. Whoso any person neglects `to` pay any Dirrounti- nuance of charge for energy or any other sum due from him to to a licensee in respect of the supply of energy to him, ; :Cy:g , the licensee may, after giving not less than seven to clear days' notice in writing to such person andcbrge. a without prejudice to his right to recover such charge or other sum by suit, but off the supply and for that purpose cut or disconnect any electric supply-line or other works, being the property of the licensee, through which energy may be supplied, and may discont,inue the supply until such charge or other sum, together with any expenses incurred by him in cutting off and re-connecting the supply, are paid, but no longer : Provided that where any difference or dispute has been referred under this Act to an Electric Inspector before notice as aforesaid has been given by the licensee, the licensee shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section until the Inspector has given his decision.