Local Government Act, 1946
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Contribution towards costs and expenses in relation to local inquiry. |
91.—(1) Where a local inquiry has been held under section 83 of the Act of 1941 and the Minister considers it reasonable that a contribution shall be made towards the costs and expenses reasonably incurred by any person (other than a local authority or other body) in relation to the inquiry, the Minister may certify that the contribution shall be made and the certificate shall specify the amount of the contribution and direct its payment to such person— | |
(a) where one local authority or other body (and no more) is concerned in the inquiry, by such local authority or other body, and | ||
(b) where more than one local authority or other body are concerned in the inquiry, by one of them or by all or any of them in specified proportions. | ||
(2) A sum directed under this section to be paid by a local authority or other body to any person may be recovered by such person from such local authority or other body as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction. |