Common use of Disputes and Appeals Clause in Contracts

Disputes and Appeals. A DHP is not a payment of HB or UC and therefore it is not subject to the statutory appeals mechanism. If there is a disagreement with the decision this must be notified within one calendar month of the date of the decision letter. This must be made in writing and clearly set out the reasons for the disagreement and provide any additional information which needs to be considered. Any appeal will be considered by a different officer from within the service who made the original decision. The outcome of the appeal will be notified in writing providing details as set out in section 12. There is no further right of internal appeal should the revised decision be disagreed with. The only further redress against a decision to refuse an award is by way of Judicial Review in the high Court. The independent Tribunal Service cannot hear appeals relating to DHP.

Disputes and Appeals. A DHP is not a payment of HB or UC and therefore it is not subject to the statutory appeals mechanism. If there is a disagreement with the decision this must be notified within one calendar month of the date of the decision letter. This must be made in writing and clearly set out the reasons for the disagreement and provide any additional information which needs to be considered. Any appeal will be considered by a different officer from within the service who made the original decision. The outcome of the appeal will be notified in writing providing details as set out in section 12. There is no further right of internal appeal should the revised decision be disagreed with. with.‌‌ The only further redress against a decision to refuse an award is by way of Judicial Review in the high Court. The independent Tribunal Service cannot hear appeals relating to DHP.