32.5.  Response to Authority Notice

32.5.1.  Within ten (10) Business Days following receipt by the Service Provider of any notice served by the Authority pursuant to clause 32.4 (Disputed Amounts), the Service Provider shall respond by notifying the Authority as to whether or not it agrees with the statements made in that notice. If the Service Provider indicates that it does agree, or if the Service Provider fails to make such a response within that time limit, the Authority shall be entitled:

a)  to retain on a permanent basis any amounts withheld pursuant to clause 32.4 (Disputed Amounts); and

b)  to reclaim from the Service Provider the amount of any over-payment which may have been made to the Service Provider together with interest on any such amount at the Prescribed Rate calculated on a daily basis and compounded quarterly from the date on which the over-payment was made until that amount has been paid in full and whether before or after judgment.