[F173.—(1) A person who has made a claim may amend it at any time before a decision has been made on it by a notice in writing delivered or sent to the designated office.
(2) Where the claim was made by telephone in accordance with paragraphs (4A) to (4AE) of regulation 69, the amendment may also be made by telephone.
(3) Any claim amended in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2) shall be treated as if it had been amended in the first instance.
(4) A person who has made a claim may withdraw it at any time before a decision has been made on it by notice to the designated office.
(5) Where the claim was made by telephone in accordance with paragraphs (4AA) to (4AE) of regulation 69, the withdrawal may also be made by telephone to the telephone number specified by the Secretary of State.
(6) Any notice of withdrawal given in accordance with paragraph (4) or (5) shall have effect when it is received.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 73 substituted (1.10.2008) by The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2299), regs. 1, 4(7)