Part II APPOINTMENTMENT AND REGULATION OF UNDERTAKERS

CHAPTER III PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS ETC..

F2Further functions of Authority

X130AF1Determination of disputes by F3the Authority.

(1)

In this section “relevant dispute” means a dispute which, by virtue of any provision of this Act, may be referred to F3the Authority for determination under this section.

(2)

The practice and procedure to be followed in connection with the reference to F3the Authority of any relevant dispute shall be such as F3it considers appropriate.

(3)

Where F3the Authority determines any dispute under this section F3it shall give F3its reasons for reaching F3its decision with respect to the dispute.

(4)

On making a determination under this section F3the Authority may include such incidental, supplemental and consequential provision (including provision requiring either party to pay a sum in respect of the costs or expenses incurred by F3the Authority) as F3it considers appropriate.

(5)

A determination under this section—

(a)

shall be final; and

(b)

shall be enforceable as if it were a judgment of F4the county court, in so far as it includes such provision as to costs or expenses as is mentioned in subsection (4) above.

(6)

F3The Authority shall not determine any relevant dispute which is the subject of proceedings before, or with respect to which judgment has been given by, any court.

(7)

In including in any determination under this section any provision as to costs or expenses, F3the Authority shall have regard to the conduct and means of the parties and any other relevant circumstances.