42(1)Section 116 (the Postcode Address File) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (2), for “the Commission” substitute “ OFCOM ”.
(3)After that subsection insert—
“(2A)OFCOM may give a direction to the owner for the time being of the Postcode Address File requiring the owner—
(a)to issue, and comply with, a code of practice dealing with the making of revisions to the File, or
(b)to make such modifications of the code as are specified in the direction.
(2B)A direction under subsection (2A) is enforceable under Schedule 7 to the Postal Services Act 2011; but, where it is given to a person who is not providing a postal service, that Schedule has effect with the omission of paragraphs 7(2) and (3), 8(4) and 11.”
(4)After subsection (4) insert—
“(5)OFCOM may give a direction to the owner of the Postcode Address File as to the terms that may be imposed under subsection (1)(b).
(6)If it does so, no term that contravenes the direction may be imposed under that provision.”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 para. 42 in force at 1.10.2011 by S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3