(1) The Secretary of State may by order require the payment to him or the CMA of such fees as may be prescribed by the order in connection with the exercise by the Secretary of State, the CMA and OFCOM of their functions under or by virtue of this Part and sections 32 to 34 of, and Schedule 4ZA to the Water Industry Act 1991.
(2) An order under this section may, in particular, provide for fees to be payable -
(a) in respect of a merger notice; or
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(c) on the occurrence of any event specified in the order.
(3) The events that may be specified in an order under this section by virtue of subsection (2)(c) include, in particular-
(a) the decision by the CMA in relation to a possible reference under section 22, 33, 68B or 68C that it is or may be the case that a relevant merger situation has been created or (as the case may be) that arrangements are in progress or in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation;
(b) the
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