Extension of deadline for the start of operations of a distribution network - application

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General information

The electricity distribution concession specifies an adequate time frame of a minimum of six and a maximum of twelve months for the start of operations of the electricity company (Art. 57 (4) Vienna Electricity Act 2005). This time frame must be extended on application by an adequate amount of time, but no longer than five years, if the start of operations is delayed through no fault of the holder of the concession.

Requirements

The application must explain the reasons for not being able to meet the deadline and show why the holder of the concession is not at fault for the delay.

Deadlines

The application for extension of the deadline must be filed with the authorities before the end of the deadline specified in the concession (Art. 57 (4) Vienna Electricity Act 2005).

Contact

Office of the Vienna Provincial Government
Construction, Energy, Railway and Aviation Law (MA 64)
Energy Group
1080 Vienna, Lerchenfelder Straße 4
Phone: +43 1 4000-89919
Fax: +43 1 4000-99-89910
E-mail: post@ma64.wien.gv.at

Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 3:30 pm, Friday 8 am to 1 pm
Good Friday, 24. and 31. December 8 am to 12 noon; closed on public holidays.

You have the option to submit your requests online, by email, or by post.
For telephone inquiries, we are available during office hours.
Personal appointments (customer service) are possible by prior arrangement during office hours.

Authentication and signature

Authentication or signature of the application is not required.

Documents required

  • If a power of authority has been issued: power of authority
  • Any documents substantiating the claim that the holder of the concession is not at fault for the delay in the start of operations.

Type and format of the evidence to be submitted:
You can find more information about bringing in documents at: Contact the City of Vienna (German)

Fees

The fees are due after the procedure has been concluded and amount to:

  • Provincial administrative fee: EUR 6.54
  • Duty for the application as per Duty on Documents Act: EUR 14.30

Further costs depend on the number of documents filed with the application.

For any questions regarding payment, please contact the competent accounting department (Buchhaltungsabteilung 40) (German) of Municipal Department 6 - Accounting Services, Duties and Charges.

Form

Online application: Extension of deadline for the start of operations of a distribution network (German)

Further information

The authorities must be notified of the start of operations of an electricity company (Art. 57 (4) Vienna Electricity Act 2005).

Legal basis: 2005 Vienna Electricity Act (German)

Means of redress or appeal

An appeal is possible against rulings issued by an authority and shall be filed by the party within a 4 weeks term with the authority that issued the ruling of first instance (against rulings without investigation procedure within a two weeks term). The term starts with the receipt of the written copy of the ruling, in the case of oral pronouncement simultaneously with it.

The appeal shall indicate the ruling it contests, the authority that issued the ruling and contain a motion of appeal with the reasons. No more appeal is admissible if the party expressly waived the right of appeal after receipt or pronouncement of the ruling.

Each ruling contains instructions on the right to appeal and indicates the authority and the deadline for submission of such appeal.

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25. September 2024

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