Section 139DA | Directions: variation and revocation ^F1F2

(1)The Secretary of State may at any time in accordance with this section vary or revoke a direction under section 139D above.

(2)A direction may be varied or revoked only if the Secretary of State thinks it is necessary to do so—

(a)in consequence of representations made by the authority to which the direction is addressed,

(b)to rectify an omission or error, or

(c)in consequence of a material change in circumstances.

(3)The Secretary of State must not vary a direction unless he first—

(a)sends a copy of the proposed variation to the authority concerned,

(b)gives the authority his reasons for making the variation, and

(c)gives the authority an opportunity to make representations about the proposed variation.

(4)The Secretary of State may specify a period of not less than one month within which representations mentioned in subsection (3)(c) above must be made.

(5)The Secretary of State may extend a period specified under subsection (4) above.