Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) In the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this regulation, an authorised person for a utility must take reasonable steps to ensure that the authorised person, and anyone helping the authorised person, causes as little inconvenience, detriment and damage as is practicable.
(2) If an authorised person for a utility, or anyone helping an authorised person, damages anything in the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this regulation, the authorised person must give written notice of the damage to the person whom the authorised person believes is the owner of the thing.
(3) The notice must—
(a) include particulars of the damage; and
(b) identify the authorised person for the utility, and the utility; and
(c) include details for contacting the utility about the damage.
(4) It is sufficient if the notice is addressed to ‘the occupier' of the premises where the damage happened.
(5) The notice may also be given—
(a) by leaving it in the letterbox at the premises where the damage happened; or
(b) by securing it in a conspicuous place at those premises.
Note For other ways in which the direction may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.