14(1)An enquiry under paragraph 13 is completed—S
(a)when Revenue Scotland by notice (a “closure notice”) informs the claimant that it has completed its enquiries and states its conclusions, or
(b)no closure notice having been given, 3 years after the date on which the claim was made.
(2)A closure notice must be given no later than 3 years after the date on which the claim was made.
(3)A closure notice must either—
(a)state that in the opinion of Revenue Scotland no amendment of the claim is required, or
(b)if in Revenue Scotland's opinion the claim is insufficient or excessive, amend the claim so as to make good or eliminate the deficiency or excess.
(4)In the case of an enquiry into an amendment of a claim, sub-paragraph (3)(b) applies only so far as the deficiency or excess is attributable to the amendment.
(5)A closure notice takes effect when it is issued.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/110, art. 2(1)