Very High Cost Cases – Certification
16C. (1) A representative may appeal to the taxing master against a decision made by the Commission under rule 16A or 16B and, subject to rule 19, such an appeal shall be instituted within 21 days of receiving notification of the decision by giving notice in writing to the taxing master.
(2) The provisions of rule 14(3) to (13) shall apply with the necessary modifications to an appeal brought under paragraph (1).
(3) The decision of the taxing master on an appeal under paragraph (2) shall be final.
rule. 16-16C substituted for (with application in accordance with rule 3(1) of the amending Rule) by The Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings (Costs) (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/267), rules. 1, 7 (with rule. 4)