(1)A person applying for—
(a)a certificate of initial fitness under section 6 of this Act; or
(b)a certificate under section 10 of this Act that a vehicle conforms to a type vehicle;
may appeal to the Secretary of State against the refusal of [F2an examiner] to issue such a certificate.
F3(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)An appeal under this section must be made within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner; and provision may be made by regulations as to the procedure to be followed in connection with such appeals.
(4)On the determination of an appeal under this section, the Secretary of State may confirm, vary or reverse the decision appealed against, and may give such directions as he thinks fit to [F4the examiner] for giving effect to his decision; and it shall be the duty of [F4the examiner] to comply with any such directions.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 51 substituted by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 31
F2Words in s. 51(1) substituted (1.7.1992) by virtue of Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 170:1), s. 48, Sch. 4 para. 16(2); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.
F3S. 51(2) repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 170:1), s. 83, Sch.8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix
F4Words in s. 51(4) substituted (1.7.1992) by virtue of Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 48, Sch. 4 para. 16(3); S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.