Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter I Ancillary functions of Secretary of State
General functions
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If the Secretary of State is satisfied (either on a complaint by any person interested or otherwise) that a body to which this section applies have failed to discharge any duty imposed on them by or for the purposes of this Act, he may make an order—
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declaring the body to be in default in respect of that duty, and
b
giving such directions for the purpose of enforcing the performance of the duty as appear to him to be expedient.
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The bodies to which this section applies are—
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Any directions given under subsection (1)(b) shall be enforceable, on an application made on behalf of the Secretary of State, by an order of mandamus.
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This section is subject to sections 508I and 509AE (complaints about transport arrangements etc).