6.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if, by reason or in consequence of the construction of any of the works referred to in paragraph 3, any damage is caused to any apparatus or property of VPI, or there is any interruption in any service provided, or in the supply of any goods, by VPI, the relevant undertaker must—E+W+S
(a)bear and pay the cost reasonably incurred by VPI in making good such damage or restoring the supply; and
(b)make reasonable compensation to VPI for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by VPI,
by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.
(2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) imposes any liability on the relevant undertaker with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of VPI, its officers, servants, contractors or agents.
(3) VPI must give the relevant undertaker reasonable notice of any claim or demand, and no settlement or compromise may be made without the consent of the relevant undertaker, which, if it withholds consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 12 Pt. 8 para. 6 in force at 7.9.2016, see art. 1(2)