Explanatory Memorandum

Rates (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006

2006 No. 2954

Commentary on Articles

Part Iii – Valuation Lists

Article 13: Access to valuation lists

25.This Article requires the Commissioner to take reasonable steps to notify the public of the publication of a new valuation list. The Department and district councils are required to facilitate access to a valuation list and notify the public of these arrangements following the publication of a new valuation list. The Article also requires the public to be provided with a copy of any part of a list on request and provides for a fee to be charged.