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[F1(1)Any certificate of recoverable benefits may be reviewed by the Secretary of State—
(a)either within the prescribed period or in prescribed cases or circumstances; and
(b)either on an application made for the purpose or on his own initiative.]
(2)On a review under this section the Secretary of State may either—
(a)confirm the certificate, or
(b)(subject to subsection (3)) issue a fresh certificate containing such variations as he considers appropriate [F2or.
(c)revoke the certificate.]
(3)The Secretary of State may not vary the certificate so as to increase the total amount of the recoverable benefits unless it appears to him that the variation is required as a result of the person who applied for the certificate supplying him with incorrect or insufficient information.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 10(1) substituted (4.3.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 149(1); S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(1)(a), Sch.
F2S. 10(2)(c) and preceding word inserted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 149(2); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 10 extended (29.11.1999) by S.I. 1999/991, reg. 29(6)
C2Ss. 10-14 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1596), regs. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with reg. 6)
(1)An appeal against a certificate of recoverable benefits may be made on the ground—
(a)that any amount, rate or period specified in the certificate is incorrect, or
(b)that listed benefits which have been, or are likely to be, paid otherwise than in respect of the accident, injury or disease in question have been brought into account [F3or.
(c)that listed benefits which have not been, and are not likely to be, paid to the injured person during the relevant period have been brought into account, or
(d)that the payment on the basis of which the certificate was issued is not a payment within section 1(1)(a)]
(2)An appeal under this section may be made by—
(a)the person who applied for the certificate of recoverable benefits, or
[F4(aa)(in a case where that certificate was issued under section 7(2)(a)) the person to whom it was so issued, or]
(b)(in a case where the amount of the compensation payment has been calculated under section 8) the injured person or other person to whom the payment is made.
(3)No appeal may be made under this section until—
(a)the claim giving rise to the compensation payment has been finally disposed of, and
(b)the liability under section 6 has been discharged.
(4)For the purposes of subsection (3)(a), if an award of damages in respect of a claim has been made under or by virtue of—
(a)section 32A(2)(a) of the M1Supreme Court Act 1981,
(b)section 12(2)(a) of the M2Administration of Justice Act 1982, or
(c)section 51(2)(a) of the M3County Courts Act 1984,
(orders for provisional damages in personal injury cases), the claim is to be treated as having been finally disposed of.
(5)Regulations may make provision—
(a)as to the manner in which, and the time within which, appeals under this section may be made,
F5(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and
(c)for the purpose of enabling any such appeal to be treated as an application for review under section 10.
F6(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3s. 11(1)(c)(d)and preceding word inserted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 150(1); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F4S. 11(2)(aa) inserted (29.11.1999) in s. 11 by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 150(2); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F5S. 11(5)(b) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 139
F6S. 11(6) repealed (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 150(3), Sch. 8; S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Ss. 10-14 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1596), regs. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with reg. 6)
Commencement Information
I1S. 11 wholly in force at 6.10.1997; s. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 34(2); s. 11(5)(6) in force at 3.9.1997 for specified purposes by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(1); s. 11 in force at 6.10.1997 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(2)
Marginal Citations
[F8(1)The Secretary of State must refer an appeal under section 11 to [F9the First-tier Tribunal].]
(3)In determining [F10any appeal under section 11], the tribunal must take into account any decision of a court relating to the same, or any similar, issue arising in connection with the accident, injury or disease in question.
(4)On [F11an appeal under section 11 [F12the First-tier Tribunal]] may either—
(a)confirm the amounts, rates and periods specified in the certificate of recoverable benefits, or
(b)specify any variations which are to be made on the issue of a fresh certificate under subsection (5) [F13or.
(c)declare that the certificate of recoverable benefits is to be revoked.]
(5)When the Secretary of State has received [F14the decision of the tribunal on the appeal under section 11, he must in accordance with that decision] either—
(a)confirm the certificate against which the appeal was brought, or
(b)issue a fresh certificate [F15or.
(c)revoke the certificate.]
F16(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7)Regulations F17. . . may (among other things) provide for the non-disclosure of medical advice or medical evidence given or submitted following a reference under subsection (1).
F18(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F7Words in cross-heading substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 140(a)
F8S. 12(1) substituted for s. 12(1)(2) (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 151(1); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F9Words in s. 12(1) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 140(b)
F10Words in s. 12(3) substituted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 151(2); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F11Words in s. 12(4) substituted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 151(3)(a); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F12Words in s. 12(4) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 140(b)
F13S. 12(4)(c) and preceding word inserted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 151(3)(b); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F14Words in s. 12(5) substituted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 151(4)(a); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F15S. 12(5)(c) and preceding word inserted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 151(4)(b); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F16S. 12(6) repealed (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 151(5)(a), Sch. 8; S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F17Words in s. 12(7) repealed (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 151(5)(b), Sch. 8; S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F18S. 12(8) repealed (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 151(5)(c), Sch. 8; S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Ss. 10-14 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1596), regs. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with reg. 6)
C3S. 12 amended (25.11.1999) by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 4, Sch. 21 para. 7(1)
Commencement Information
I2S. 12 wholly in force at 6.10.1997; s.12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 34(2); s. 12(6)(7) in force for specified purposes at 3.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(1); s. 12 in force 6.10.1997 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(2)
F20(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)An appeal [F21to the Upper Tribunal under section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 which arises from any decision of the First-Tier Tribunal made under section 12 of this Act] may be made by—
(a)the Secretary of State,
(b)the person who applied for the certificate of recoverable benefits, F22. . .
[F23(bb)(in a case where that certificate was issued under section 7(2)(a)) the person to whom it was so issued, or]
(c)(in a case where the amount of the compensation payment has been calculated in accordance with section 8) the injured person or other person to whom the payment is made.
F24(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F25(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F19Words in cross-heading substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(a)
F20S. 13(1) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(b)
F21Words in s. 13(2) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(c)
F22Word at the end of s. 13(2)(b) repealed (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 152(2)(a), Sch. 8; S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F23S. 13(2)(bb) inserted (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1), Sch. 7 para. 152(2)(b); S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
F24S. 13(3) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 141(d)
F25S. 13(4) repealed (29.11.1999) by 1998 c. 14, ss. 86(1)(2), Sch. 7 para. 152(4), Sch. 8; S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Schs. 21-23)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Ss. 10-14 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1596), regs. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with reg. 6)
Commencement Information
I3S. 13 wholly in force at 6.10.1997; s. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 34(2); s. 13(3) in force for specified purposes at 3.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(1); s. 13 in force 6.10.1997 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(1)
(1)This section applies in cases where a fresh certificate of recoverable benefits is issued as a result of a review under section 10 or an appeal under section 11.
(2)If—
(a)a person has made one or more payments to the Secretary of State under section 6, and
(b)in consequence of the review or appeal, it appears that the total amount paid is more than the amount that ought to have been paid,
regulations may provide for the Secretary of State to pay the difference to that person, or to the person to whom the compensation payment is made, or partly to one and partly to the other.
(3)If—
(a)a person has made one or more payments to the Secretary of State under section 6, and
(b)in consequence of the review or appeal, it appears that the total amount paid is less than the amount that ought to have been paid,
regulations may provide for that person to pay the difference to the Secretary of State.
(4)Regulations under this section may provide—
(a)for the re-calculation in accordance with section 8 of the amount of any compensation payment,
(b)for giving credit for amounts already paid, and
(c)for the payment by any person of any balance or the recovery from any person of any excess,
and may provide for any matter by modifying this Act.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Ss. 10-14 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1596), regs. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with reg. 6)
Commencement Information
I4S. 14 wholly in force at 6.10.1997; S. 14 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 34(2); s. 14(2)(3) and (4) in force for specified purposes at 3.9.1997 by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(1); s. 14 in force at 6.10.1997 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1997/2085, art. 2(2)
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