13(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the powers conferred by Part II of Schedule 5 to the Act of 1985 (intervention in licensed conveyancer’s practice) shall also be exercisable where—
(a)the Council is satisfied that a sole licensed conveyancer has abandoned his practice; or
(b)the Council is satisfied that a licensed conveyancer has been practising in breach of any condition imposed on him in connection with any relevant licence of his.
(2)The powers—
(a)conferred by Part II of Schedule 5 to the Act of 1985; and
(b)exercisable by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(b),
shall only be exercised if the Council has given the licensed conveyancer notice in writing that it is satisfied as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) and also (at the same or any later time) notice in writing that the powers conferred by Part II of that Schedule are accordingly exercisable in his case.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 8 para. 13 in force 1.4.1991 (except in so far as it relates to certain exemptions under section 55) see s. 124(3) and S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch.