Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001

Notification by registration officer in respect of service declarations

17.—(1) Where the registration officer is satisfied that the service declaration is duly made he shall so notify the declarant.

(2) Where the registration officer rejects an application for registration in pursuance of a service declaration because it—

(a) does not contain the particulars required in paragraphs (a) to (f) of section 16 of the 1983 Act and regulation 15 above, or

(b) does not comply with the requirements of sections 14 and 15 of the 1983 Act(1) or, where appropriate, regulation 14 or 16 above,

he shall return the declaration to the declarant setting out his reasons for so doing.

(1)

Sections 14 and 15 were amended by Schedule 1 to the 2000 Act.