Section 139DA Directions: variation and revocationF1F2
England, Wales and Scotland
The Secretary of State may at any time in accordance with this section vary or revoke a direction under section 139D above.
A direction may be varied or revoked only if the Secretary of State thinks it is necessary to do so—
in consequence of representations made by the authority to which the direction is addressed,
to rectify an omission or error, or
in consequence of a material change in circumstances.
The Secretary of State must not vary a direction unless he first—
sends a copy of the proposed variation to the authority concerned,
gives the authority his reasons for making the variation, and
gives the authority an opportunity to make representations about the proposed variation.
The Secretary of State may specify a period of not less than one month within which representations mentioned in subsection (3)(c) above must be made.
The Secretary of State may extend a period specified under subsection (4) above.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Ss. 138-140G repealed (1.4.2013 in so far as relate to the abolition of council tax benefit) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2013/358, art. 8(c), Sch. 4 (with arts. 9, 10, Sch. 5)
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S. 139DA inserted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), s. 39(9); S.I. 2008/411, art. 2(3)(b)
Notes on Part VIII
Editorial notes
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Unreliable words in heading.
Notes on Directions by Secretary of State
Textual amendments
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S. 139D and cross-heading inserted (1.7.1997) by Social Security Administration (Fraud) Act 1997 (c. 47), ss. 8, 25(1); S.I. 1997/1577, art. 2, Sch.