Regulation 7 Reduction or withholding of contributions

The appropriate Minister, in any case where the relevant authority do not comply with any requirements imposed on them by or under Part III of the Act or section 58 of the Act of 1947 in relation to land held by them for the purposes of smallholdings, or by or under Part III of the Act in relation to land held by them for the purposes of cottage holdings, may determine that contributions which otherwise would be payable to them shall be withheld or reduced and the Minister shall withhold or reduce such contributions accordingly.