# Local Government Act 1974, Section 26B: Procedure for making complaints


(1) Subject to subsection (3), a complaint about a matter under this Part of this Act must be made—
(a) in writing, and
(b) before the end of the permitted period.
(2) In subsection (1)(b), “the permitted period” means the period of 12 months beginning with—
(a) the day on which the person affected first had notice of the matter, or
(b) if the person affected has died without having notice of the matter—
(i) the day on which the personal representatives of the person affected first had notice of the matter, or
(ii) if earlier, the day on which the complainant first had notice of the matter.
(3) A Local Commissioner may disapply either or both of the requirements in subsection (1)(a) and (b) in relation to a particular complaint.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/section/26B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1974/section-26B
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