Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter I Ancillary functions of Secretary of State
General functions
C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9497 General default powers.
1
If the Secretary of State is satisfied (either on a complaint by any person interested or otherwise) that a body to which this section applies have failed to discharge any duty imposed on them by or for the purposes of this Act, he may make an order—
a
declaring the body to be in default in respect of that duty, and
b
giving such directions for the purpose of enforcing the performance of the duty as appear to him to be expedient.
2
The bodies to which this section applies are—
a
any local education authority, F1and
3
Any directions given under subsection (1)(b) shall be enforceable, on an application made on behalf of the Secretary of State, by an order of mandamus.