Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001

Reviews and appeals: supplementary

32.—(1) This section applies in any case in which a fresh certificate is issued as a result of a review under section 28 or an appeal.

(2) Regulations may provide that where—

(a) a person has made one or more payments to the Department under section 23; and

(b) in consequence of the review or appeal, it appears that the amount paid is more than the amount that ought to have been paid,

the difference shall be repaid by such person or persons as may be prescribed.

(3) Regulations may provide that where—

(a) a person has made one or more payments to the Department under section 23; and

(b) in consequence of the review or appeal, it appears that the amount paid is less than the amount that ought to have been paid,

that person shall pay the difference to the Department.

(4) Regulations under this section—

(a) may provide for the payment by any person of any balance or the recovery from any person of any excess, and may make such provision by modifying this Part;

(b) may provide for the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to determine any matter requiring determination under or in consequence of the regulations.