12AF2 Power of Secretary of State to give directions to chief inspector. C1

1

The Secretary of State may, if he thinks fit in relation to—

a

an application for registration under section one or section three of this Act,

b

an application for an authorisation under section six or section seven of this Act,

c

any such registration or authorisation,

give directions to the chief inspector requiring him to take any of the steps mentioned in the following subsections in accordance with the directions.

2

A direction under the preceding subsection may require the chief inspector so to exercise his powers under this Act as—

a

to refuse an application for registration or authorisation, or

b

to effect or grant a registration or authorisation, attaching such limitations or conditions (if any) as may be specified in the direction, or

c

to vary a registration or authorisation, as may be so specified, or

d

to cancel or revoke (or not to cancel or revoke) a registration or authorisation.

3

The Secretary of State may give directions to the chief inspector, as respects any registration or authorisation, requiring him to serve a notice under section 11B or section 11C of this Act in such terms as may be specified in the directions.

4

The Secretary of State may give directions requiring the chief inspector to send such written particulars relating to, or to activities carried on in pursuance of, registrations effected or authorisations granted under any provision of this Act as may be specified in the directions to such local authorities as may be so specified.