Article 4 Power of Department to issue directions

The Department may give to a designated harbour authority directions of a general or specific nature as to the exercise by that authority of its functions.

Before giving any directions to a designated harbour authority under this Article the Department shall consult the authority to which the directions are to be given.

Directions given under this Article to a designated harbour authority must be in writing and must specify a date on which the directions come into operation.

It shall be the duty of a designated harbour authority to comply with any directions given to it under this Article.