Part 6Governance of gas and electricity industry codes

Modifications and directions

I1194Directions relating to designated central systems

1

The GEMA may give a direction to the responsible body in relation to a designated central system for the purpose of ensuring that the body—

a

complies with its obligations under a relevant designated document, or

b

takes such steps as the GEMA considers may be necessary for the efficient operation or implementation of the provisions of a relevant designated document.

2

When determining whether to give a direction under this section, the GEMA must have regard to the ability of the responsible body to whom the direction would be given—

a

to recover any costs reasonably incurred by the body in complying with the direction, and

b

to comply with the direction without contravening any obligations of the body under a relevant designated document or in relation to the operation of the designated central system.

3

A responsible body must comply with a direction given to it under this section.

4

In this section and section 195, “relevant designated document”, in relation to a designated central system, means a designated document in respect of which the central system has a function mentioned in section 184(2).