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5(1)This paragraph applies where regulations under paragraph 4 above are in force for a chargeable financial year [F1and has effect subject to any provision made by virtue of paragraph 6(2A) below].E+W
(2)By such time before the year begins as the [F2Welsh Ministers] may direct, a [F3billing authority] shall calculate the amount of its non-domestic rating contribution for the year and shall notify the amount to the [F2Welsh Ministers].
(3)If the authority fails to comply with sub-paragraph (2) above or if the [F4Welsh Ministers believe] the amount notified is not likely to have been calculated in accordance with the regulations [F5they may] make [F6their] own calculation of the amount; and where [F7they make] such a calculation [F8they shall] inform the authority why [F9they have] done so and shall inform it of the amount calculated.
(4)The authority shall be liable to pay to the [F10Welsh Ministers] an amount (the provisional amount) equal to—
(a)that calculated and notified under sub-paragraph (2) above, or
(b)if sub-paragraph (3) above applies, that calculated by the [F10Welsh Ministers] under it.
(5)The authority shall pay the provisional amount during the course of the year, in such instalments and at such times as the [F11Welsh Ministers] may direct.
(6)After the year ends the authority shall—
(a)calculate the amount of its non-domestic rating contribution for the year,
[F12(b)notify the amount so calculated to the [F13Welsh Ministers]]
[F14(ba)F15... notify to the [F16Welsh Ministers], the amount of any deduction that in accordance with provision under paragraph 4(4A) above is made in calculating the amount mentioned in paragraph (a) above,] and
[F12(c)arrange for the calculation[F17, and the amount or amounts notifiable under paragraphs (b) and (ba) above,] [F18to be certified [F19under arrangements made by the Auditor General for Wales]].]
[F20(6A)The F21... [F22Auditor General for WalesF23... ] shall send a copy of the certification of the calculation and the amount [F24or amounts] to the [F25Welsh Ministers].]
(7)If the authority fails to comply with sub-paragraph (6) above by such time as the [F26Welsh Ministers direct], [F27they] may suspend payments which would otherwise fall to be made to the authority under the relevant provisions (within the meaning given by paragraph 6(7) below); but if the authority then complies with the sub-paragraph [F27they] shall resume payments falling to be made to the authority under the relevant provisions and make payments to it equal to those suspended.
(8)If, at any time after the year ends, the [F28Welsh Ministers receive] notification from an authority under [F29sub-paragraph (6)(b) above] above [F30they] shall—
(a)calculate the amount of the difference (if any) between the amount notified and the provisional amount, and
(b)if there is a difference, inform the authority of the amount of the difference.
(9)If the amount notified under [F29sub-paragraph (6)(b) above] above exceeds the provisional amount the authority shall pay an amount equal to the difference to the [F31Welsh Ministers] at such time as [F32they] may direct.
F33[(10)If the amount notified under sub-paragraph (6)(b) above is less than the provisional amount, the [F34Welsh Ministers] shall—
(a)if [F35they believe] that the amount so notified is not likely to have been calculated in accordance with the regulations under paragraph 4 above, inform the authority of [F36their] reasons for that belief;
(b)if [F37they are] not of that belief, pay to the authority, at such time as [F38they decide] F39... , an amount equal to the difference between the amount so notified and the provisional amount.
(11)Sub-paragraph (12) below applies where—
(a)at any time after the year ends the [F40Welsh Ministers have] received both a notification from an authority under sub-paragraph (6)(b) above and a copy of a certification sent to [F41them] in relation to the authority under sub-paragraph (6A) above, and
(b)the amount which is certified by the certification to be the authority’s non-domestic rating contribution for the year (the certified amount) is different from the amount notified to the [F42Welsh Ministers] under sub-paragraph (6)(b) above.
(12)Where this sub-paragraph applies the [F43Welsh Ministers] shall—
(a)calculate the amount of the difference (if any) between the certified amount and the provisional amount, and
(b)if there is a difference, inform the authority of the amount of the difference.
(13)If at the time the [F44Welsh Ministers make] the calculation required by sub-paragraph (12) above no payment has been made under sub-paragraph (9) or (10) above in relation to the amount notified under sub-paragraph (6)(b) above—
(a)sub-paragraphs (9) and (10) above shall not apply in relation to that amount, and
(b)sub-paragraph (14) below shall apply.
(14)Where this sub-paragraph applies—
(a)if the certified amount exceeds the provisional amount the authority shall pay an amount equal to the difference to the [F45Welsh Ministers] at such time as [F46they] may direct, and
(b)if the certified amount is less than the provisional amount the [F47Welsh Ministers] shall pay an amount equal to the difference to the authority, and the amount shall be paid at such time as [F48they decide] F49... .
(15)Regulations under this sub-paragraph may make provision for financial adjustments to be made where at the time the [F50Welsh Ministers make] the calculation required by sub-paragraph (12) above a payment has already been made under sub-paragraph (9) or (10) above in relation to the amount notified under sub-paragraph (6)(b) above; and the regulations may include provision—
(a)for the making of payments by the [F51Welsh Ministers] or the authority, and
(b)as to the time at which any such payment must be made.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words added by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 81:1), s. 139, Sch. 5 para. 42(2)
F2Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(2)
F3Words in Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 5(2) substituted (6.3.1992) by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 6(6) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))
F4Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(a)
F5Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(b)
F6Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(c)
F7Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(d)
F8Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(e)
F9Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(f)
F10Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(4)
F11Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(5)
F12Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 5(6)(b)(c) substituted (6.3.1992) by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 6(7) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))
F13Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(6)(a)
F14Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(ba) inserted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 70(2)(a), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 para. 6)
F15Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(ba) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(6)(b)
F16Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(ba) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(3)
F17Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(c) substituted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 70(2)(b), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 para. 6)
F18Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(c) substituted (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), s. 73, Sch. 2 para. 8(a); S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1
F19Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(c) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 5(6)(c)(i)(ii) (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(6)(c)
F20Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 5(6A) inserted (6.3.1992) by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 6(8) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))
F21Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6A) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(7)(a)
F22Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6A) inserted (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), s. 73, Sch. 2 para. 8(b); S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1
F23Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6A) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(7)(b)
F24Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6A) inserted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 70(3), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 para. 6)
F25Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(6A) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(7)(c)
F26Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(8)(a)
F27Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(8)(b)
F28Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(8) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(9)(a)
F29Words in Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 5(8)(9) substituted (6.3.1992) by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 6(9) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))
F30Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(8) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(9)(b)
F31Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(9) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(10)(a)
F32Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(9) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(10)(b)
F33Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 5(10)-(15) substituted (6.3.1992) for para. 5(10) by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 6(10) (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))
F34Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(10) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(11)(a)
F35Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(10)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(11)(b)(i)
F36Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(10)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(11)(b)(ii)
F37Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(10)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(11)(c)(i)
F38Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(10)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(11)(c)(ii)
F39Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(10)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(11)(c)(iii)
F40Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(11)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(12)(a)(i)
F41Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(11)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(12)(a)(ii)
F42Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(11)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(12)(b)
F43Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(12) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(13)
F44Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(13) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(14)
F45Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(14)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(15)(a)(i)
F46Word in Sch. 8 para. 5(14)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(15)(a)(ii)
F47Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(14)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(15)(b)(i)
F48Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(14)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(15)(b)(ii)
F49Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(14)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(15)(b)(iii)
F50Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(15) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(16)(a)
F51Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(15)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 8(16)(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 8 para. 5(4)(5)(7)(9)(10) modified by S.I. 1990/493, reg. 8(1) and by S.I. 1990/609, reg. 5(1)
Sch. 8 para. 5(4)(5)(7)(9)(10)(b)(14) modified (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1992/2996, reg. 4(1)
Sch. 8 para. 5(4)(5)(7)(9)(10)(b)(14) restricted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/613, reg. 5(1)
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