Part II
specified in the direction, in so far as they relate to the construction, execution, alteration, demolition or removal of a building or other works—
- (a) are unnecessary and should be dispensed with; or
- (b) are excessively onerous or inconvenient and should be modified in a manner specified in the notice.
(3) Where the person to whom such a direction is given serves a notice under subsection (2) above objecting to the direction, the Secretary of State shall consider the grounds of the objection and, if so required by the objector, shall afford to him an opportunity of appearing before, and being heard by, a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose, and shall then serve on the objector a notice in writing either—
- (a) confirming the direction as originally given; or
- (b) confirming it subject to one or more modifications specified in the notice under this subsection; or
- (c) withdrawing the direction;
and the direction shall not take effect until it has been confirmed (with or without modifications) by a notice served under this subsection.
Operation of directions under Part II in relation to rights and duties under other laws. 19.—(1) The following provisions of this section, where they refer to a direction under any of the preceding provisions of this Part of this Act, shall be construed as referring to that direction as it has effect subject to any limitation imposed on its operation—
- (a) by section 16 of this Act, or
- (b) by any exemption or immunity of the Crown;
and any reference in those provisions to compliance with such a direction shall be construed as a reference to compliance with it subject to any limitation so imposed.
(2) In so far as any such direction requires anything to be done or not done in the United Kingdom, the direction shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any contract (whether a United Kingdom contract or not) or contained in, or having effect by virtue of, any other Act or any rule of law; and accordingly no proceedings (whether civil or criminal) shall lie against any person in any United Kingdom court by reason of anything done or not done by him or on his behalf in compliance with such a direction.
(3) In so far as such a direction requires anything to be done or not done at a place outside the United Kingdom, the direction shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any contract (whether a United Kingdom contract or not); and accordingly, where such a direction is inconsistent with anything in