(1)OFCOM may give a direction to a postal operator—
(a)limiting the amount of any handling charge, and
(b)limiting the length of time for which a postal packet may be detained under section 105(4A) (and, if a direction is given under this paragraph, that subsection has effect subject to the direction).
(2)Where a direction is given to an operator limiting the amount of a handling charge, section 105(3) to (4A) have effect in relation to the operator (in any case where the charge would otherwise exceed the amount specified in the direction) as if the charge were equal to the amount specified in the direction.
(3)Before giving a direction to a postal operator under this section, OFCOM must—
(a)inform the operator that they propose to give it a direction, and
(b)allow the operator an opportunity to make representations about the proposal.
(4)In this section “handling charge” means a charge payable to a postal operator, in respect of a postal packet, for the performance by the operator of all or any of the duties mentioned in section 105(2)(c).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 105A inserted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 37; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3