PART IIICODING

Objections and appeals against coding11

1

The employee may give notice of objection to the inspector stating the ground of his objection if he is aggrieved by the inspector’s determination.

2

On receipt of the notice of objection the inspector may amend his determination by agreement with the employee, and in default of such agreement the employee, on giving notice to the inspector, may appeal against the determination.

3

Subject to paragraph (4), the appeal shall be heard by the General Commissioners in accordance with the like rules as are contained in paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to the Management Act15.

4

The like provisions as are contained in section 44(2) of the Management Act16 shall apply to the appeal as they apply to appeals against assessments.

5

On appeal, the General Commissioners shall determine the appropriate code, having regard to the same matters as the inspector may have regard to when the appropriate code is determined by him.

6

The like provisions as are contained in section 56 of the Management Act17 shall apply to the determination by the General Commissioners.

7

Subject to paragraph (6) and regulation 12, the determination of the General Commissioners shall be final.