GEMA’s functions in relation to applicationsE+W+S
3(1)On an application for the making of a property arrangements scheme, GEMA shall, in relation to any property, rights or liabilities in respect of which the application proposes provision of a kind mentioned in paragraph 1(1), determine whether provision of such a kind is, in relation to that property, or those rights or liabilities, necessary or expedient for implementation purposes.E+W+S
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the system operator and the relevant existing transmission licence holder agree that provision of a kind mentioned in paragraph 1(1) is, in relation to the property, rights or liabilities concerned, necessary or expedient for implementation purposes.
(3)If GEMA determines under sub-paragraph (1) that provision of a kind mentioned in paragraph 1(1) is not, in relation to any property, rights or liabilities, necessary or expedient for implementation purposes, it shall refuse the application in relation to that property, or those rights or liabilities.
(4)If—
(a)GEMA determines under sub-paragraph (1) that provision of a kind mentioned in paragraph 1(1) is, in relation to any property, rights or liabilities, necessary or expedient for implementation purposes, or
(b)the system operator and the relevant existing transmission licence holder agree that that is the case,
GEMA shall, subject to paragraph 4(2), make a property arrangements scheme in relation to that property, or those rights or liabilities.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 18 para. 3 in force at 1.9.2004 by S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2
4(1)Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, where GEMA is required to make a property arrangements scheme, the terms of the scheme shall be such as the system operator and the relevant existing transmission licence holder may agree or, if they fail to agree, as GEMA may determine.E+W+S
(2)GEMA may not include in a property arrangements scheme provision which would adversely affect a third party unless it determines that it is necessary or expedient for implementation purposes for the provision to be made.
(3)Where GEMA does include in a property arrangements scheme provision which would adversely affect a third party, GEMA shall determine whether the scheme should include provision for compensation and, if so, what that provision should be.
(4)A property arrangements scheme shall not provide for any provision to come into operation before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the scheme is made.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 18 para. 4 in force at 1.9.2004 by S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2
5(1)A determination under paragraph 4, so far as relating to any financial matter, shall be made on the basis of what is just in all the circumstances of the case.E+W+S
(2)A determination under paragraph 4, so far as relating to any other matter, shall be made on the basis of what appears to GEMA to be appropriate in all the circumstances of the case having regard, in particular, to what is necessary or expedient for implementation purposes.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 18 para. 5 in force at 1.9.2004 by S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2
6E+W+SGEMA may require any of the following persons to give it information and assistance in connection with the making of a determination under this Schedule—
(a)the system operator,
(b)any existing transmission licence holder, and
(c)any person who makes representations to GEMA about the application to which the determination relates.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 18 para. 6 in force at 1.9.2004 by S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2
7E+W+SGEMA may engage such consultants as it thinks fit for the purpose of advising it in relation to the making of a determination under this Schedule.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 18 para. 7 in force at 1.9.2004 by S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(2), Sch. 2