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Article 3 Interpretation

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In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “appointed person” means the person appointed by the Secretary of State to hold an inquiry or hearing to which these rules apply, and “inquiry” (except in rule 4(3)) includes such a hearing;

  • “drought order” means an order under the Drought Act 1976;

  • “statutory objector”, in relation to an application for a drought order, means a person who has duly objected to the application in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Drought Act 1976 and whose objection has not been withdrawn;

  • “the authority”, in relation to an application for a drought order, means the regional water authority or statutory water company by whom the application is made.