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Regulation 4 Declaration by claimantI1

England, Wales and Scotland

On an initial claim, a declaration by the claimant that he has a physical or mental disability which puts him at a disadvantage in getting a job is not conclusive that for the purposes of section 20(6A)(b) of the Act he has a disability, where—

(a)

the claim itself contains contrary indications, or

(b)

the F1appropriate officer has before him other evidence which contradicts that declaration F2or

(c)

the claim relates to section 129(2C) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (fast-track procedure).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in reg. 4(b) substituted (5.10.1999) by The Tax Credits Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2487), regs. 1(1), 26(5)(6)(b)

F2

Reg. 4(c) and word added (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Tax Credits Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 3) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1807), regs. 1(1), 11

Commencement

I1

Reg. 4 in force at 7.4.1992, see reg. 1