Paragraph 3

(1)

If, before the expiration of the period referred to in paragraph 1(c), the Department receives an objection from any person on whom a copy of the notice is required to be served under paragraph 2 or from any other person appearing to it to be affected, it may—

(a)

cause a public local inquiry to be held; or

(b)

afford to any person by whom such an objection has been made an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by the Department for the purpose.

(2)

For the purposes of this paragraph and paragraph 4 the Department—

(a)

shall disregard any objection which is withdrawn; and

(b)

may disregard any objection if it is satisfied that the objection relates exclusively to matters which can be dealt with in assessing compensation under Schedule 3.

Notes on the whole Order

Textual amendments

F1: functions transf. by SR 1999/481