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SRA Handbook
Reconsideration
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Rule 29: Reconsideration
- 29.1
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The SRA may reconsider a decision made under these rules when it appears that the decision maker:
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was not provided with material evidence that was available to the SRA;
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was materially misled;
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failed to take proper account of material facts or evidence;
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took into account immaterial facts or evidence;
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made a material error of law;
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made a decision which was otherwise irrational or procedurally unfair;
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made a decision which was otherwise ultra vires; or
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failed to give sufficient reasons.
- 29.2
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A decision may be reconsidered under Rule 29.1 only on the initiative of the SRA.
- 29.3
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The SRA, when considering the exercise of its powers under this rule, may also give directions for:
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further investigations to be undertaken;
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further information or explanation to be obtained from any person; and
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the reconsideration to be undertaken by the original decision maker or by a different decision maker or panel.