Recovery of overpayments18
1
This regulation applies where a representative is entitled to be paid a certain sum (“the amount due”) by virtue of the provisions of these Regulations and, for whatever reason, he is paid an amount greater than that sum.
2
Where the circumstances in paragraph (1) arise, the appropriate officer may—
a
require immediate repayment of the amount in excess of the amount due (“the excess amount”) and the representative shall on demand repay the excess amount to the appropriate officer; or
b
deduct the excess amount from any other sum which is or becomes payable to the representative by virtue of the provisions of these Regulations.
3
The appropriate officer may proceed under paragraph (2)(b) without first proceeding under paragraph (2)(a).
4
Paragraph (2) shall apply notwithstanding that the representative to whom the excess amount was paid is exercising, or may exercise, a right under regulations 19 to 21.