Appeal Costs Fund Act 1973
sec.14ATime limit for applying to board for payment
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sec.14A Time limit for applying to board for payment
The board must not issue a certificate to a person under section 14 (1) for a payment from the fund unless the person applies to the board for a certificate under this section. An application must be made within 1 year after— the day an indemnity certificate for the payment is granted; or if the person is entitled to the payment without the grant of an indemnity certificate—the day on which the entitlement arises. However, the board may accept an application made after the time required under subsection (2) if the board is satisfied it would be reasonable to do so, having regard to— the length of the delay; and the reasons for the delay; and the likely financial and other consequences for the person if the certificate is not granted; and any other relevant matter. s 14A ins 2023 No. 23 s 13 (sec.14A-ssec.1) The board must not issue a certificate to a person under section 14 (1) for a payment from the fund unless the person applies to the board for a certificate under this section. (sec.14A-ssec.2) An application must be made within 1 year after— the day an indemnity certificate for the payment is granted; or if the person is entitled to the payment without the grant of an indemnity certificate—the day on which the entitlement arises. (sec.14A-ssec.3) However, the board may accept an application made after the time required under subsection (2) if the board is satisfied it would be reasonable to do so, having regard to— the length of the delay; and the reasons for the delay; and the likely financial and other consequences for the person if the certificate is not granted; and any other relevant matter.
- (a) the day an indemnity certificate for the payment is granted; or
- (b) if the person is entitled to the payment without the grant of an indemnity certificate—the day on which the entitlement arises.
- (a) the length of the delay; and
- (b) the reasons for the delay; and
- (c) the likely financial and other consequences for the person if the certificate is not granted; and
- (d) any other relevant matter.