This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Freedom of Information request 'Exercising discretion when applying to the court for a Council Tax Liability Order'.

Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:05:21 +0000
Subject: Re: Freedom of Information request - Exercising discretion when applying to the court for a Council Tax Liability Order
From: Helen Barker <[Cais Rhyddid Gwybodaeth e-bost #658322 ]>
To: foi <[E-bost cais West Suffolk Council]>

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Dear West Suffolk Council,

I have been alerted to the fact that my request could have been clearer. In order to remove any ambiguity my request is amended as follows:

Q1. Does West Suffolk Council exercise discretion before proceeding under regulation 34(2) of the Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992 to request a summons from a justice of the peace (it may be an automated process)

Q2. If yes to (1) what factors are taken into consideration

Yours faithfully,

Helen Barker

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