Section 139DA — Social Security Administration Act 1992: Directions: variation and revocation

Directions: variation and revocation 139DA 1 The Secretary of State may at any time in accordance with this section vary or revoke a direction under section 139D above.

2 A direction may be varied or revoked only if the Secretary of State thinks it is necessary to do so—

a in consequence of representations made by the authority to which the direction is addressed, b to rectify an omission or error, or c in consequence of a material change in circumstances.

3 The Secretary of State must not vary a direction unless he first—

a sends a copy of the proposed variation to the authority concerned, b gives the authority his reasons for making the variation, and c gives the authority an opportunity to make representations about the proposed variation.

4 The Secretary of State may specify a period of not less than one month within which representations mentioned in subsection (3)(c) above must be made.

5 The Secretary of State may extend a period specified under subsection (4) above.