The Board of Public Utility Commissioners shall have authority to hear and decide appeals taken by any public utility, as defined in N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, from any action taken by any department, board, agency or official of the City of Atlantic City in the exercise of powers conferred by this chapter.
An appeal to the Board of Public Utility Commissioners may be taken by any interested public utility, as defined in N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, aggrieved by any action taken by any department, board, agency or official of the City of Atlantic City in the exercise of powers conferred by this chapter.
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Notice of appeal. Appeals to the Board of Public Utility Commissioners pursuant to this article shall be taken within 35 days following the action being appealed by filing such appeal with such Board.
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Public hearing. A public hearing shall be set and conducted by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners. Notice of such hearing and an opportunity to be heard shall be given to the City of Atlantic City and to all parties primarily concerned.
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Action by Board of Commissioners. If, after such hearing, the Board of Public Utility Commissioners shall determine that the present or proposed use of the land described in the petition is necessary for the service, convenience or welfare of the public, the public utility may proceed in accordance with such decision, the provisions of this chapter and any action taken pursuant to it to the contrary notwithstanding.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the right of any interested party to obtain review of the action of the City or the Board of Public Utility Commissioners by any court of competent jurisdiction according to law.