Biological Control Act 1987
sec.54Person affected by decision of Authority may obtain reasons for decision
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sec.54 Person affected by decision of Authority may obtain reasons for decision
Where the Authority makes a decision referred to in section 55 (1) any person whose interests are affected by the decision may request the Authority, by notice in writing given to the Authority, to furnish to that person a statement in writing giving reasons for the decision. The Authority shall, as soon as practicable but in any case within 28 days after receiving a request referred to in subsection (1) prepare, and furnish to the person who made the request, a statement referred to in that subsection. (sec.54-ssec.1) Where the Authority makes a decision referred to in section 55 (1) any person whose interests are affected by the decision may request the Authority, by notice in writing given to the Authority, to furnish to that person a statement in writing giving reasons for the decision. (sec.54-ssec.2) The Authority shall, as soon as practicable but in any case within 28 days after receiving a request referred to in subsection (1) prepare, and furnish to the person who made the request, a statement referred to in that subsection.