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Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998
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Part 2B—Building Act 1993
Sch. 1 cl. 4JA inserted by No. 21/2017 s. 109.
4JA Costs for proceedings under section 25BF
(1) In determining a proceeding under section 25BF of the **Building Act 1993**, the Tribunal may order the Victorian Building Authority (within the meaning of that Act) to pay the costs of the applicant if—
(a) the review relates to a refusal of the Authority under section 25BC(2) of that Act to issue a building permit number (within the meaning of that Act); and
(b) the Tribunal is satisfied that the Authority did not have reasonable grounds for refusing to issue the building permit number.
(2) The power of the Tribunal under subclause (1) is additional to the Tribunal's power to make an order for costs under section 109(2).
(3) Section 109(6) applies to an order made under this clause as if it were made under section 109(2).
Sch. 1 cl. 4K inserted by No. 15/2016 s. 69.