Section 89 Contravention of an order under section 88I1I2
An order under section 88 may provide that, if an authority exercises any power in contravention of a direction under such an order, the directing authority may take such steps as it considers appropriate to reverse or modify the effect of the exercise of the power.
For the purposes of subsection (1), the directing authority has power to exercise any power of the authority subject to the direction on behalf of that authority.
Any reasonable expenses incurred by the directing authority in taking any steps under subsection (1) are recoverable from the authority subject to the direction as a civil debt.
Annotations
Modifications
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S. 89(2)(3) applied (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 104(3)(b), 148(6); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(a); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(a)
Commencement
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S. 89 partly in force; s. 89 in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes see s. 134
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S. 89 in force at 9.2.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1