Cap 104 s 18 Suspension or alteration of franchised service in circumstances beyond the control of a grantee (FERRY SERVICES ORDINANCE)

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Chapter:	104	Title:	FERRY SERVICES ORDINANCE	Gazette Number:
Section:	18	Heading:	Suspension or alteration of franchised service in circumstances beyond the control of a grantee	Version Date:	30/06/1997

(1) Whenever a grantee suspends or alters otherwise than in accordance with section 15(3) a franchised service for a period of more than 48 hours, or it appears likely that a suspension or alteration will last for more than 48 hours, the grantee shall notify the Commissioner as soon as practicable after it becomes aware that the suspension or alteration is likely to last for more than 48 hours.
(2) The Commissioner may direct a grantee to supply within a reasonable time such information as the Commissioner thinks fit relating to the cause of any suspension or alteration referred to in subsection (1) and the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the grantee in relation thereto.
(3) Whenever a grantee suspends or alters a service for less than 48 hours, the Commissioner may direct the grantee to supply within a reasonable time such information as the Commissioner thinks fit relating to the suspension or alteration.
(4) Where a grantee suspends or alters a franchised service for more than 48 hours otherwise than in accordance with section 15(3) the Commissioner may-

(a) direct the grantee to make application for a variation of the franchised service;

(b) direct the grantee to resume the franchised service; or

(5) Where a grantee suspends or alters a franchised service by reason of circumstances beyond its control, such suspension or alteration shall not be taken as a breach of its franchise or a failure to maintain a proper and efficient service if the grantee complies with the requirements of this section and all the requirements and directions of the Commissioner in relation to the suspension or alteration.