Paragraph 3 Procedure by which a person may apply for a reduction under this scheme
England and Wales
(1)
An application which is made in writing must be made to the designated office and be—
(a)
on a properly completed form approved by the authority for the purposes of making an application in writing; or
(b)
in such written form as the authority accepts as sufficient in the circumstances of any particular case (or class of cases) having regard to the sufficiency of the written information and evidence.
(2)
Where an application in writing is not made in the form described in paragraph 3(1)(a) or (b) it is defective.
(3)
Any form provided by the authority for the purposes of making an application in writing must be provided free of charge.