SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 4Schemes for Small Drainage Works
Objections to scheme
2
1
Where any objections to a scheme are duly made and are not withdrawn—
a
the NRA or local authority shall send a copy of the draft scheme, together with copies of the objections, to one of the Ministers; and
b
the scheme shall not be made unless the draft is confirmed, with or without modifications, by one of the Ministers.
2
Before either of the Ministers confirms a scheme under this paragraph, he shall either—
a
cause a public local inquiry to be held; or
b
give to—
i
the NRA or, as the case may be, the local authority; and
ii
the persons by whom the objections are made,
an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by him for the purpose.