decision
means any decision of an administrative nature made, proposed to be made, or required to be made, as the case may be, under an empowering provision, including a decision relating to-
| a) |
making, suspending, revoking or refusing to make an order, award or determination; |
| b) |
giving, suspending, revoking or refusing to give a certificate, direction, approval, consent or permission; |
| c) |
issuing, suspending, revoking or refusing to issue a licence, authority or other instrument; |
| d) |
imposing a condition or restriction; |
| e) |
making a declaration, demand or requirement; |
| f) |
retaining, or refusing to deliver up, an article; or |
| g) |
doing or refusing to do any other act or thing of an administrative nature, |
and a reference to a failure to take a decision must be construed accordingly.
Maintenance Act, 1998
