Branches over electric supply line

An electric supply line passes through my premises. This has never been an issue until now.  I am afraid the line may bring harm because the increase of strong winds and heavy rains poses the danger of trees falling on it. I decided to trim down the branches of trees hanging over the electric line but a neighbour informed me that it is prohibited to do so. This was quite surprising to me. What does the law say and what can I do about the branches hanging over the electric line?  Please guide me.
JM, Kagera

The Electricity Act, 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008) (Electricity Act) governs matters related to electricity services in Tanzania. According to section 34(3) of the Electricity Act, a licensee (which in the case of electricity supply is the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited) is required to remove trees or other high vegetation which may pose a threat to the safety and reliable operation of its facilities which includes electric supply lines. If this periodic trimming does not help, section 34(4) of the Electricity Act provides that upon application by owners of land on which the licensee has placed an electric supply line, the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority, may order the licensee to alter the position of the line or remove the same. Electric supply lines can be very dangerous and that is why the law only authorises the licensee to repair and maintain them. Your lawyer can guide you further.