Paragraph 85 I1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below, if, by reason or in consequence of the construction of any of the works referred to in paragraph 82, any damage is caused to any apparatus or property of VPI, or there is any interruption in any service provided, or in the supply of any goods, by VPI, the undertaker must—

(a)

bear and pay the cost reasonably incurred by VPI in making good such damage or restoring the supply; and

(b)

make reasonable compensation to VPI for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by VPI,

by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.

(2)

Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) imposes any liability on the undertaker with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of VPI, its officers, servants, contractors or agents.

(3)

VPI must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any such claim or demand and no settlement or compromise may be made without the consent of the undertaker, which, if it withholds such consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 12 para. 85 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1