Part I Customs and Excise

C1C2C3Chapter II Appeals and Penalties

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Pt. 1 Chapter 2 (ss. 7-19) applied (17.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/426, art. 5

Customs and excise reviews and appeals

15EF1Review out of time

1

This section applies if—

a

HMRC have offered a review of a decision under section 15A and P does not accept the offer within the time allowed under section 15C(1) or 15D(1); or

b

a person who requires a review under section 15B does not notify HMRC within the time allowed under that section or section 15D(3).

2

HMRC must review the decision if—

a

after the time allowed, P, or the other person, notifies HMRC in writing requesting a review out of time,

b

HMRC are satisfied that P, or the other person, had a reasonable excuse for not accepting the offer or requiring review within the time allowed, and

c

HMRC are satisfied that P, or the other person, made the request without unreasonable delay after the excuse had ceased to apply.

3

HMRC shall not be required to review a decision under this section if Condition A is met (see sections 15B(3) and 15C(3)).

4

HMRC shall not review a decision if P, or another person, has appealed to the appeal tribunal under section 16 in respect of the decision.