4(1)Where GEMA wishes to make representations or observations to the [F1CMA] about—E+W+S
(a)a decision in respect of which permission to bring an appeal has been granted,
(b)GEMA’s reasons for that decision, or
(c)the grounds on which an appeal is being brought against that decision,
it must do so before the end of [F2the relevant period].
[F3(1A)“The relevant period” means—
(a)15 working days following the day of the making of the application for permission to bring the appeal, or
(b)such longer period following that day as an authorised member of the CMA may allow.]
(2)Where more than one application for permission to bring an appeal was made in accordance with paragraph 1 in respect of the same decision, [F4the relevant period] begins to run from the end of the day of the making of the last of those applications to be made.
(3)GEMA must send a copy of its representations and observations to every person who received a copy of—
(a)the application for permission to bring the appeal; or
(b)a notice by which a person asked to become a party to the appeal.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 22 para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 107(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
F2Words in Sch. 22 para. 4(1) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 14 para. 11(2)(a); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(x)
F3Sch. 22 para. 4(1A) inserted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 14 para. 11(2)(b); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(x)
F4Words in Sch. 22 para. 4(2) substituted (10.9.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 14 para. 11(2)(c); S.I. 2024/890, reg. 2(b)(x)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 22 para. 4 in force at 5.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1