Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

[F14.(1) This paragraph applies to industrial hereditamentsF2. . . .

(2) Where a hereditament to which this paragraph applies is distinguished in [F3the NAV list] as being occupied and used wholly for industrial purposes, its [F4rateable net annual value] shall be[F5 subject to sub-paragraph (3)] nil.

[F5(3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) the [F6rateable net annual value] of a hereditament for any year specified in this sub-paragraph shall be the following percentage of its net annual value—

(a)for 2005-2006, 15 per cent.;

(b)for 2006-2007, 25 per cent.;

(c)for 2007-2008, [F730 per cent.];

(d)for 2008-2009, [F830 per cent.];

(e)for 2009-2010, [F830 per cent.];

(f)for 2010-2011, [F830 per cent.].

(4) In sub-paragraph (3) “2005-2006” means the year ending on 31st March 2006 and similar expressions shall be construed accordingly.

(5) The Department may by order subject to affirmative resolution direct that for any percentage specified in sub-paragraph (3) there shall be substituted such other percentage as may be specified in the order.]]