Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Part 5(except ss. 110, 111): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
(1)Where the traffic commissioner for any traffic area is satisfied that the operator of a local service has, without reasonable excuse—
(a)failed to operate a local service registered under section 6 of this Act; or
(b)to a significant extent operated a local service in contravention of that section;
he may make a determination to that effect.
(2)Where a traffic commissioner makes a determination under subsection (1) above he shall notify the Secretary of State and the operator of the service in writing forthwith.
(3)Where a determination has been made under subsection (1) above with respect to a local service there shall become due to the Secretary of State from the operator of the service an amount equal to twenty per cent. of any amount paid to him under section 92 of the M1Finance Act 1965 (grants to operators of bus services towards duty charged on bus fuel) in respect of all services operated during the period of three months ending with the day on which the traffic commissioner made his determination.
(4)The operator of any local service in respect of which a determination has been made under subsection (1) above may appeal to the Transport Tribunal against the determination.
(5)Any amount due to the Secretary of State under this section shall be recoverable as a debt due to the Crown; and any amount repaid to, or recovered by, him under this section shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 111: transfer of functions (16.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/253, arts. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1
Marginal Citations