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(1)This section applies to—
[F1(a)]proceedings under this Act where the Secretary of State is required, before reaching a decision, to afford any person an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by him[F2, and
(b) proceedings arising under or by virtue of sections 46, 47, 75B, 75F, 130, 154, 169 and 180].
(2)The Secretary of State has the same power to make orders under section 265(9) in relation to proceedings to which this section applies which do not give rise to a local inquiry as he has in relation to a local inquiry.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 266(1) renumbered as s. 266(1)(a) (3.8.2009) by Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/256), arts. 1(3), 2(5)
F2S. 266(1)(b) and word inserted (3.8.2009) by Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/256), arts. 1(3), 2(5)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)