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[F12.(1)The [F2CMA] may direct that, pending the determination of an appeal against a decision of the Authority—U.K.
(a)the decision is not to have effect; or
(b)the decision is not to have effect to such extent as may be specified in the direction.
(2)The power to give a direction under this paragraph is exercisable only where—
(a)an application for its exercise has been made by the appellant at the same time that the appellant made an application in accordance with paragraph 1(3) for permission to bring an appeal against a decision of the Authority;
(b)[F3the Authority has been given] an opportunity of making representations or observations, in accordance with paragraph 3(2);
(c)the relevant licence holder, the licence holder or consumers whose interests are materially affected mentioned in section 23B(2) (as the case may be) would incur significant costs if the decision were to have effect before the determination of the appeal; and
(d)the balance of convenience does not otherwise require effect to be given to the decision pending that determination.
(3)The [F4CMA's] decision on an application for a direction under this paragraph must be made—
(a)where the Authority makes representations or observations in accordance with paragraph 3(2), before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which those representations or observations are received;
(b)in any other case, before the end of 14 working days beginning with the first working day following the day on which the application under sub-paragraph (2)(a) is received.
(4)The appellant must send the Authority a copy of the application for a direction under this paragraph at the same time as it is sent to the [F5CMA] .
(5)The [F6CMA's] decision whether to give a direction is to be taken by an authorised member of the [F7CMA] .
(6)A direction under this paragraph must be—
(a)given by an authorised member of the [F8CMA] ; and
(b)published, in such manner as [F9an authorised member of the CMA] considers appropriate, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is given.
(7)Section 23G(2) applies to the publication of a direction under sub-paragraph (6) as it does to the publication of a decision under section 23G.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4A inserted (10.11.2011) by The Electricity and Gas (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2704), regs. 1(1), 41(8), Sch. 5 (with reg. 42)
F2Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F3Words in Sch. 4A para. 2(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F4Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F5Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(d); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F6Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(e)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F7Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(e)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F8Word in Sch. 4A para. 2(6)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(f)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F9Words in Sch. 4A para. 2(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 29(3)(f)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
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