13Revocation of Authority's rights in relation to levee-related land

13 Revocation of Authority's rights in relation to levee-related land

(1)  In this section –

levee-related functions or powers, in relation to the Authority, means –

(a) the functions of the Authority specified in section 6(1)(c) ; and

(b) other functions of the Authority, under this Act or the Authority Rules, in so far as the functions are necessary or convenient for the performance of the functions specified in section 6(1)(c) ; and

(c) the powers of the Authority, under this Act or the Authority Rules, in so far as the powers are necessary or convenient for the performance of the functions referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) .

(2)  The Minister, by notice in writing to the Authority, may issue a show cause notice to the Authority.

(3)  A show cause notice issued under subsection (2) is to –

(a) contain a statement that the Minister is of the opinion that the Authority is not performing or exercising its levee-related functions or powers in respect of –

(i) the levee-related land; or

(ii) the part of the levee-related land specified in the notice; and

(b) contain a statement that the Minister is considering issuing under subsection (6) a revocation notice in relation to the levee-related land, or the part of the land, declaring that the Authority may no longer perform or exercise its levee-related functions or powers in respect of the land or the part of the land; and

(c) invite the Authority to provide to the Minister the relevant information within a period, specified in the show cause notice, that is not less than 28 days after the show cause notice is issued.

(4)  The Authority may, within the period specified in a show cause notice issued to the Authority under subsection (2) , provide to the Minister, in writing, the relevant information –