12.—(1) The Authority may make such charges, as it considers necessary and appropriate in consideration of—

(a) the performance by it of its functions,

(b) the provision by it of any service,

(c) the carrying on by it of any activities, and

(d) the application for or the granting of any licence, permit or authorisation granted by it.

(2) The Authority may recover as a simple contract debt in any Court of competent jurisdiction from any person by whom it is payable any amount due and owing under subsection (1).