4DInternal review of directions—the Act, s 26D(4)(f)

4D Internal review of directions—the Act, s 26D(4)(f)

4D Internal review of directions—the Act, s 26D(4)(f)

(1) For the Act, section 26D(4)(f), a relevant service provider may apply to SIRA for an internal review of a direction given under the Act, section 26D(1)(a) or (b) within—

(a) 28 days after the direction is given, or

(b) a longer period specified by SIRA.

(2) An application for an internal review of a direction must be—

(a) written, and

(b) made in the form and way determined by SIRA.

(3) SIRA is not required to conduct an internal review if an internal review of the direction has already been conducted under this section.

(4) In carrying out an internal review, SIRA may, by written notice to the applicant, request additional information from the applicant.

(5) The applicant must provide the additional information to SIRA within the period specified in the notice.

(6) In determining an application for an internal review, SIRA may—

(a) confirm the direction, or

(b) vary the direction, or

(c) revoke the direction.

(7) SIRA must give written notice to the applicant of the determination of the application for an internal review—

(a) within 28 days after the application is received, or

(b) if written notice has been given to the applicant requesting additional information from the applicant—within 28 days after SIRA receives the additional information, or

(c) if, within 28 days after the application is received, SIRA gives written notice to the applicant that additional time is required to consider the application—within the period specified in the notice.

(8) A determination by SIRA takes effect when written notice of the determination is given to the applicant.

(9) To avoid doubt, a direction that is the subject of an internal review remains in force until SIRA determines the internal review.