Energy Act 2023

Energy Act 2004 E+W+S

11 (1) Schedule 22 (procedure for appeals under section 173) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 4 (time limit for representations and observations)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for the words from “fifteen working days” to the end substitute “the relevant period”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) “The relevant period” means—

(a) 15 working days following the day of the making of the application for permission to bring the appeal, or

(b) such longer period following that day as an authorised member of the CMA may allow.”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (2), for “that period of fifteen working days” substitute “the relevant period”.

(3) In paragraph 6 (timetable for determination of appeal)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “thirty working days” substitute “4 months”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i) for “thirty working days” substitute “4 months”;

(ii) for “ten more working days” substitute “1 month”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 14 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 334(1)

I2 Sch. 14 para. 11 in force at 10.9.2024 by S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(x)