SCHEDULE 4Powers in relation to, and for, statutory undertakers
Part 4Relieving undertakers of obligations
Duty to consider objections
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(1)
The appropriate Minister must proceed under paragraph 31 if—
(a)
an objection to the making of an order is properly made and not withdrawn, and
(b)
the matter is not otherwise dealt with.
(2)
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) an objection is properly made if (and only if)—
(a)
it is made—
(i)
within the time, and
(ii)
in the manner,
stated in the notice under paragraph 29(2), and
(b)
a written statement of the grounds of the objection is comprised in, or submitted with, the objection.
(3)
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) the matter is otherwise dealt with if (and only if) the appropriate Minister—
(a)
decides, irrespective of the objection, not to make the order, or
(b)
decides to make a modification which is agreed to by the objector as meeting the objection.
31
(1)
The appropriate Minister must, before making a final decision, consider the grounds of the objection as set out in the statement comprised in, or submitted with, the objection.
(2)
The appropriate Minister may require the objector to submit within a specified period a further written statement as to any of the matters to which the objection relates.