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166 Variation of instalment order
S. 166(1) amended by Nos 29/2016 s. 41(1), 59/2017 s. 44(1).
(1) A person in default may apply to the Magistrates' Court to vary an instalment order made under section 165A(2)(b).
S. 166(2) amended by No. 59/2017 s. 44(2).
(2) On the person in default applying under subsection (1), the Magistrates' Court may vary the instalment order if satisfied—
S. 166(2)(a) amended by No. 59/2017 s. 44(2).
(a) that the circumstances of the person in default have materially altered since the order was made and as a result the person in default is unable to comply with the order; or
S. 166(2)(b) amended by No. 59/2017 s. 44(2).
(b) that the circumstances of the person in default were wrongly stated or were not accurately presented to the Magistrates' Court.