S.L. 545.31 Art. 15Permits.

(1) The letter of award issued to a successful bidder pursuant to a competitive bidding process shall only grant to that successful bidder the right to be paid the price per kWh and shall not be, nor shall it be deemed to grant or constitute, an automatic authorisation to construct an approved renewable energy installation or give any right for the issue of any authorisation, licence or permit which may be required. Excepting any permit which may be required by the provisions of regulation 18, the successful bidder shall be responsible to obtain any relevant permits, authorisations and licences within the time-frames established in regulation 7. The successful bidder shall submit applications for permits, authorisations and licences in accordance with the applicable laws and procedures with a view to obtaining such permits, authorisations and licences. SOURCES OF ENERGY INSTALLATIONS Any cost related to obtaining the required permits, authorisations, license shall be borne by the successful bidder.

(2) The issue of the letter of award shall not grant the successful bidder any right to damages or compensation if any of the permits, authorisations and licences required are not issued for any reason whatsoever. The performance bond shall be forfeited in favour of the Contracting Authority in any such cases.