The purpose of the hearing was to challenge the decision of Costs Officer Ahmed following the request for reassessment put before him. The applicant put forward the request for an oral hearing to dispute the decisions relating to:
- Time reduced for the attendance at the annual Deputyship meeting
- Time reduced for preparation of the working budget
- Time reduced for time claimed for the preparation of two OPG reports in one general management period
The hearing was in front of Costs Judge Whalan and was held virtually.
Unfortunately, whilst the appeal was successful, this did not result in a fundamental change for deputies.
We will continue to challenge inconsistencies at the SCCO in the hope that we’re able to achieve positive change in the future and we encourage all deputies to continue to share assessed bills with the PDF.
Email Stephanie if you would like The PDF to consider if it can support a formal appeal that is in the interest of all PDF Members. stephanie.kaye@clarionsolicitors.com.
