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Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 (Act No. 9 of 2011)

Chapter 5 : Adjudicator’s orders

53. Order dismissing application

 

(1) The adjudicator may make an order dismissing the application if, after investigation—
(a) the adjudicator considers that the application is frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or without substance; or
(b) the applicant fails to comply with a requirement in terms of section 51.

 

(2) If the adjudicator makes an order in terms of subsection (1)(a), the adjudicator—
(a) may order costs against the applicant to compensate the affected person for loss resulting from the application; and
(b) in considering the costs, must have regard to any previous applications made by the applicant.

 

(3) The amount of costs ordered in terms of subsection (2) must not be more than the maximum amount prescribed.