The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1988] AC 858
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
REGINA v. TOWER HAMLETS LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Ex parte CHETNIK DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
1988 Jan. 18,
19;
March 17
March 17
Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Fraser of Tullybelton, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Ackner and Lord Goff of Chieveley
Rating
— Overpayment
— Refusal of refund
— Discretion to repay where no liability to pay
— Whether discretion unfettered
— Whether regard to be had to purpose of conferring discretion
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General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), s. 9(1)