Regulation 11 The TRA's acceptance or rejection of an application for reconsiderationI1

United Kingdom

(1)

Where an applicant applies for reconsideration of an original decision outside of the period stipulated in regulation 10(2) or (3) (a “late application”), the TRA must reject the application unless—

(a)

the applicant provides reasons for the late application; and

(b)

the TRA is satisfied that it is appropriate to accept the application.

(2)

In deciding whether it is appropriate to accept such an application, the TRA must have regard to—

(a)

the extent of the delay; and

(b)

the reasons for the delay.

(3)

Where the TRA rejects a late application, it must notify the applicant of its decision.

(4)

Where an application for reconsideration of an original decision does not comply with regulation 10(5) (a “non-conforming application”), the TRA may accept the application.

(5)

Where the TRA rejects a non-conforming application, it must notify the applicant of its decision.

(6)

Where the TRA determines that an applicant is not eligible to apply for reconsideration under regulation 9 (applicant for reconsideration), the TRA must—

(a)

reject the application; and

(b)

notify the applicant of its decision.

(7)

Where the TRA has accepted more than one application for reconsideration of the same original decision, the TRA may make a single reconsidered decision.

(8)

The TRA may reject an application if it is not made via the TRA's case management system.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 11 in force at 3.6.2019, see reg. 1(1)