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Rule 15 Recovering redress payment made in error etc.

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(1)

If the redress body discovers that a redress payment has been made in error, it must inform the recipient of the payment that it requires the amount specified by the redress body to be repaid within the period specified by it.

(2)

If the redress body discovers that a redress payment has been made to a person who the redress body is satisfied knowingly provided false information in making the application for redress, the redress body must inform the recipient of the payment that it requires the amount specified by the redress body to be paid within the period specified by it.

(3)

In a case within paragraph (1) or (2), the redress body may permit the recipient to make the repayment by instalments.

(4)

The amount of a payment required under paragraph (1) or (2) is recoverable by the redress body as a debt due to it.