Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 27C-27G and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 43(1), 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 8)
(1)The Council may direct—
(a)the Authority;
(b)a company holding an appointment under Chapter 1 of this Part; or
(c)a licensed water supplier,
to supply to it, in such form as it may reasonably specify, such information specified or described in the direction as it may require for the purpose of exercising its functions.
(2)A body to whom a direction under this section is given shall, if the information specified or described in the direction is in its possession, comply with the direction as soon as reasonably practicable.
(3)Before giving a direction under this section and in specifying the form in which any information is to be supplied, the Council shall have regard to the desirability of minimising the costs, or any other detriment, to the body to whom the direction is given.
(4)If a body to whom a direction under this section is given fails to comply with the direction it shall, if so required by the Council, give notice to the Council of the reasons for its failure.]]
Textual Amendments
F2Ss. 27H-27K inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 44, 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(d) (with Sch. 2 para. 8)