sec.39How to start an appeal

### sec.39 How to start an appeal An appeal is started by filing a written notice of appeal with the chief executive. The notice of appeal must be filed within 20 business days after the aggrieved person receives notice of the decision appealed against. For other relevant provisions about filing documents, see section 386O . However, if— the decision did not state the reasons for the decision; and the person asked for a statement of reasons for the decision within the period mentioned in subsection (2) ; the person may make the application within 20 business days after the person is given the statement of reasons. In addition, the Land Court may extend the period for filing the notice of appeal. The notice of appeal must state the grounds of appeal. s 39 ins 1995 No. 21 s 15 amd 1999 No. 7 s 87 sch 3 ; 2005 No. 8 s 2 sch ; 2007 No. 39 s 41 sch ; 2012 No. 20 s 281 sch 2 ; 2013 No. 10 s 193 sch 1 (sec.39-ssec.1) An appeal is started by filing a written notice of appeal with the chief executive. (sec.39-ssec.2) The notice of appeal must be filed within 20 business days after the aggrieved person receives notice of the decision appealed against. For other relevant provisions about filing documents, see section 386O . (sec.39-ssec.3) However, if— the decision did not state the reasons for the decision; and the person asked for a statement of reasons for the decision within the period mentioned in subsection (2) ; the person may make the application within 20 business days after the person is given the statement of reasons. (sec.39-ssec.4) In addition, the Land Court may extend the period for filing the notice of appeal. (sec.39-ssec.5) The notice of appeal must state the grounds of appeal. - (a) the decision did not state the reasons for the decision; and - (b) the person asked for a statement of reasons for the decision within the period mentioned in subsection (2) ;