Directions to regulators, exemption registration authorities and exemption authorities: generalE+W
62.—(1) An appropriate authority may give directions to a regulator, exemption registration authority or exemption authority of a general or specific character with respect to the carrying out of its functions under these Regulations.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the power in paragraph (1), a direction may direct the regulator, exemption registration authority or exemption authority to exercise or not to exercise—
(a)specified powers,
(b)its powers in specified circumstances, or
(c)its powers in a specified manner.
(3) Except in an emergency, an appropriate authority may give a direction to the appropriate agency under paragraph (1) only after consultation with the appropriate agency.
(4) The regulator, exemption registration authority or exemption authority must comply with a direction given to it under these Regulations.