7.—(1) The undertaker must apply to the local highway authority for the issue of the final certificate in respect of each phase at the expiration of the 24 month period in respect of that phase referred to in paragraph 6(2) of this Part of this Schedule or, if later, on the date on which any defects or damage arising during that period which are the responsibility of the undertaker under the provisions of paragraph 6 of this Part of this Schedule have been made good to the reasonable satisfaction of the local highway authority.
(2) If the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) are satisfied the local highway authority must issue a final certificate for the phase of the county highway works concerned, such certificate not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 13 Pt. 3 para. 7 in force at 30.10.2019, see art. 1