(a)a copy of the proposed order has been sent in draft to each of the companies concerned; [*] [ The word " and" omitted by Act 35 of 1985, Section 3 (w.e.f. 24.5.1985).](aa)[ the time for preferring an appeal under sub-section (3-A) has expired, or where any such appeal has been preferred, the appeal has been finally disposed of; and] [Inserted by Act 35 of 1985, Section 3 (w.e.f. 24. ]