Penalties for incorrect statements etc12

1

A billing authority may impose a penalty of £70 on a person (P) where—

a

P negligently makes an incorrect statement or representation, or negligently gives incorrect information or evidence—

i

in or in connection with an application; or

ii

in connection with the award of a reduction under a council tax reduction scheme;

b

P fails to take reasonable steps to correct the error;

c

the error results in an award of a reduction under a council tax reduction scheme which is greater than the amount to which P was entitled (an “excess reduction”); and

d

P has not been charged with an offence or cautioned, or been given a notice under regulation 11, in respect of the excess reduction.

2

A penalty may not be imposed under this regulation in relation to any act or omission which occurs before the day on which these Regulations come into force.

3

A penalty under this regulation shall be paid to the authority imposing it.

4

An authority may quash a penalty imposed by it under this regulation.