6(1)If such an objection as is mentioned in paragraph [F15A] above is received, then—E+W
(a)if it is received within the period of 28 days specified in that paragraph or a rent assessment committee so direct, the rent officer shall refer the matter to a rent assessment committee;
(b)if it is received after the expiry of that period the rent officer may either refer the matter to a rent assessment committee or seek the directions of a rent assessment committee whether so to refer it.
(2)The rent officer shall indicate in the register whether the matter has been referred to a rent assessment committee in pursuance of this paragraph.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 11 para. 6(1) substituted (28.11.1980 as respects applications for the registration of a rent made after coming into operation of the amending Regulations) by S.I. 1980/1696, reg. 2, Sch. I para. 6 (the broadly similar amendment made by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51), ss. 59(3), 153(4), Sch. 6 para. 7 is not now expected to be brought into operation and is not reproduced here, see Explanatory Note to S.I. 1980/1696)