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Information Act 2002
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118 Tribunal may dismiss complaint
(1) The Tribunal may dismiss a complaint if the Tribunal is satisfied for
any reason, including the complainant not complying with a
direction or requirement of the Tribunal, that the complainant no
longer wishes to pursue the complaint.
(2) If the Tribunal dismisses a complaint, the Tribunal must notify the
Commissioner, the complainant and the respondent as soon as
practicable, in writing, that the complaint has been dismissed.
(3) A complainant whose complaint has been dismissed is not entitled
to make another complaint, or to take any other action under this
Act, in respect of the matter complained of without the prior written
permission of the Commissioner.