SCHEDULE 1Consequential Amendments and Supplemental Provisions – Primary Legislation

Finance Act 1980

95.

(1)

Paragraph 5 of Schedule 17 (transfers of interests in oil fields) is amended as follows.

(2)

In sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)

for “may by notice” substitute “may appeal by notice”; and

(b)

omit “appeal to the Special Commissioners”.

(3)

In sub-paragraph (3) for “appear and be heard on” substitute “be a party to”.

(4)

In sub-paragraph (4) after “abandoned” insert “before it is notified to the tribunal”.

(5)

After sub-paragraph (5) insert—

“(6)

The provisions of paragraphs 14A to 14I of Schedule 2 to the Oil Taxation Act 197563 shall apply to appeals under this paragraph subject to any necessary modifications.”.