1. Paragraphs 2 to 7 apply to an application made under an authority’s scheme.
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I1Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 27.11.2012, see reg. 1(1)
2. An application may be made—
(a)in writing,
(b)by means of an electronic communication in accordance with Part 4 of this Schedule, or
(c)where an authority has published a telephone number for the purpose of receiving such applications, by telephone.
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I2Sch. 7 para. 2 in force at 27.11.2012, see reg. 1(1)
3.—(1) An application which is made in writing must be made to the designated office on a properly completed form.
(2) The form must be provided free of charge by the authority for the purpose.
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I3Sch. 7 para. 3 in force at 27.11.2012, see reg. 1(1)
4. Where an application made in writing is defective because—
(a)it was made on the form supplied for the purpose but that form is not accepted by the authority as being properly completed; or
(b)it was made in writing but not on the form approved for the purpose and the authority does not accept the application as being in a written form which is sufficient in the circumstances of the case having regard to the sufficiency of the written information and evidence,
the authority may, in a case to which sub-paragraph (a) applies, request the applicant to complete the defective application or, in the case to which sub-paragraph (b) applies, supply the applicant with the approved form or request further information and evidence.
(2) An application made on a form provided by an authority is properly completed if it is completed in accordance with the instructions on the form, including any instructions to provide information and evidence in connection with the application.
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I4Sch. 7 para. 4 in force at 27.11.2012, see reg. 1(1)
5.—(1) If an application made by electronic communication is defective an authority must provide the person making the application with an opportunity to correct the defect.
(2) An application made by electronic communication is defective if the applicant does not provide all the information the authority requires.
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I5Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 27.11.2012, see reg. 1(1)
6. In a particular case an authority may determine that an application made by telephone is only valid if the person making the application approves a written statement of his circumstances provided by the authority.
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I6Sch. 7 para. 6 in force at 27.11.2012, see reg. 1(1)
7.—(1) If an application made by telephone is defective an authority must provide the person making the application with an opportunity to correct the defect.
(2) An application made by telephone is defective if the applicant does not provide all the information the authority requests during the telephone call.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 7 para. 7 in force at 27.11.2012, see reg. 1(1)