Minister may direct Utility to carry out works
56L Minister may direct Utility to carry out works
S. 56L inserted by No. 81/2006 s. 72.
The Minister, after consultation with the Utility Minister, may direct a Utility that is given notice under section 56I to carry out works in the Link Upgrade construction area.
The Minister must give a direction under subsection (1) if it is necessary to give effect to—
the Agreement; or
the Integration and Facilitation Agreement; or
the Exhibition Street Extension Agreement.
This section does not apply to the carrying out of works if an approved Utility agreement exists in respect of those works.
A direction under this section may specify—
the manner in which and the standard to which the direction must be complied with; and
the period (being not less than 28 days) within which the direction must be complied with.
If a direction under this section provides for compliance with a standard in relation to a matter that standard is to apply in relation to that matter despite anything to the contrary in any other Act or law.
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