Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

PART 7
MISCELLANEOUS

69.   Appeals to Court

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    (1)   An appeal may be made to and heard and determined by the Court against —

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      (a)     a requirement specified in an enforcement notice or an information notice;

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      (b)     a decision of the Commissioner in relation to a complaint; or

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      (c)     any decision of the Commissioner in respect of the performance of his or her duties and powers under this Act.

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    (2)   An appeal must be brought within 30 days from the service on the person concerned of the relevant notice, or, as the case may be, the receipt by such person of the notification of the relevant refusal or decision.

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    (3)   Where —

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      (a)     a person appeals to the Court under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c);

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      (b)     the appeal is brought within the period specified in the notice; and

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      (c)     the Commissioner has included a statement in the relevant notice or notification to the effect that by reason of special circumstances he or she is of opinion that the requirement or prohibition specified in the notice should be complied with, or the refusal specified in the notification should take effect urgently,

the Court may determine on application made to it in that behalf, that non-compliance by the person with a requirement or prohibition specified in the notice during the period ending with the determination of withdrawal of the appeal or during such other period as may be determined by the Court does not constitute an offence.