Paragraph 18 ReviewsF1

(1)

This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State—

(a)

makes a direct deduction order,

(b)

varies a direct deduction order, or

(c)

decides not to vary a direct deduction order in response to an application under paragraph 12.

(2)

Any of the following persons (“relevant persons”) may apply to the Secretary of State for a review of the decision to make, to vary or not to vary the order—

(a)

the liable person to whom the order relates, and

(b)

in the case of a joint account, any other account holder.

(3)

An application under sub-paragraph (2) must be made before the end of the period of 1 month beginning with the day after the day on which the applicant was—

(a)

given a copy of the order or the order as varied, or

(b)

notified of the decision not to vary the order.

(4)

An application for a review under this paragraph may not be made on, or include, any ground relating to the existence or amount of a recoverable amount (unless the amount is said to be incorrectly stated in the order).

(5)

On a review, the Secretary of State may—

(a)

uphold the decision,

(b)

vary the order, or

(c)

revoke the order.

(6)

After a review has been carried out, the Secretary of State must notify the applicant and other relevant persons of the outcome of the review.

(7)

See paragraph 13 for provisions about varying a direct deduction order.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 3ZA inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 24.6.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), s. 109(2)(b), Sch. 5 (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/601, reg. 2(1)(g)