Paragraph 14 Appeals against eligibility verification noticesF1

(1)

A person who is given an eligibility verification notice may appeal to the Tribunal against the notice on any of the following grounds—

(a)

the person is not a person to whom an eligibility verification notice may be given;

(b)

the notice is not in accordance with this Schedule;

(c)

it is unduly onerous to comply with the notice.

(2)

An appeal under sub-paragraph (1) may not be brought after the end of—

(a)

the period of 14 days beginning with—

(i)

the day on which the eligibility verification notice was given, or

(ii)

if the person seeks a review of the notice under paragraph 13, the day on which the person is notified of the outcome of the review, or

(b)

such longer period (if any) as the Tribunal considers reasonable in all the circumstances.

(3)

On an appeal under sub-paragraph (1), the Tribunal may—

(a)

amend the eligibility verification notice,

(b)

revoke the eligibility verification notice, or

(c)

dismiss the appeal.

(4)

Where an appeal under sub-paragraph (1) is brought against an eligibility verification notice the notice is of no effect until the appeal is determined or withdrawn, unless the Tribunal orders otherwise.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 3B inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), s. 109(2)(b), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with s. 105); S.I. 2025/1265, reg. 2(2)(c)