The Gas and Electricity (Internal Markets) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

Dispute resolution

28.—(1) In Article 27A(1) for sub-paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) the subject matter of the complaint constitutes a dispute between the complainant and—

(i) the holder of a licence under Article 8(1)(a);

(ii) the holder of a licence under Article 8(1)(b);

(iii) the holder of a licence under Article 8(1)(d);

(iv) the holder of an exemption from Article 6(1)(a);

(v) the holder of an exemption from Article 6(1)(b); or

(vi) the holder of an exemption from Article 6(1)(d);”.

(2) After Article 27A(6) insert—

“(7) Where the Authority makes a determination in pursuance of this Article it may include in the determination an order requiring any party to the dispute to pay such sum in respect of the cost or expenses incurred by the Authority as it considers appropriate and this order shall be final and shall be enforceable as if it were a judgment of the county court.

(8) In making an order under paragraph (7) the Authority shall have regard to the conduct and means of the parties and other relevant circumstances.

(9) In this Article a reference to the holder of a particular exemption means a person who carries on an activity under the authority of that exemption.”.