Other cases in which recovery etc. powers applyS

16.  The Scottish Ministers may exercise the powers specified in paragraph (1)(a) to (d) of regulation 17 where they are satisfied that–

(a)there has been a material change in the nature, scale or timing of the activities or capital items in relation to which an undertaking has been made;

(b)the activities or capital items in relation to which an undertaking has been made are delayed or are unlikely to be completed;

(c)the applicant or beneficiary has intentionally obstructed an authorised person (or a person accompanying that person and acting under that person's instructions) in the exercise of the powers under regulation 14 or failed to comply with a requirement imposed under regulation 14(3)(b) to (g);

(d)sums paid are otherwise not due under these Regulations; or

(e)the European Commission has decided that the aid paid, or to be paid, does not comply with Council Regulation 1698/2005, Commission Regulation 1974/2006 or Commission Regulation 1975/2006.