SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 4Powers in relation to, and for, statutory undertakers
Part 4Relieving undertakers of obligations
Duty to give opportunity to appear
I132
1
The appropriate Minister must, before making a final decision, give the objector an opportunity to appear before, and be heard by, a person appointed for the purpose by the appropriate Minister.
2
The appropriate Minister must give an opportunity of appearing and being heard on the same occasion to—
a
the statutory undertakers as a result of whose representations the order is proposed to be made, and
b
any other persons whom the appropriate Minister considers ought to be given the opportunity,
if the objector takes advantage of the opportunity mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).
3
Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply so far as the appropriate Minister has the power to proceed under paragraph 33 or 34.