Sent out of time witness statement and received new NTO for £100??

[Chancerz]

Hello,

 

I received a PCN and which i was not aware of and subsequesntly sent a out of time witness statement.

 

When i recieved the new NTO it was for £100 and not the original £50! Is this right?

 

Should i dispute the NTO on the grounds that "The penalty charge exceeds the ammount applicable in the circumstances of the case"??

 

Many thanks for your advice

 

[Jamberson]

If the contravention carries a £100 penalty, there is usually a discount available if it is paid within 14 days. However after that, it is technically forfeited for good.

 

At their discretion, the Council may agree to reinstate it, but that's their call. What you can do, if you are willing to pay, is send a cheque for £50 together with a letter appealing the remaining £50 on the grounds that you never had the opposrtunity to pay the discounted rate. This can sometimes succeed.

 

If it doesn't, you don't have a real case to pursue.

[Chancerz]

Thanks Jamberson, Much appreciated!

[Bernie_the_Bolt]

Just beware that what Jamberson has no legal basis - ie it is not a prescribed methodology in the legislation.

There is a risk that the LA will view it as a failure to respond in the prescribed way and issue a further charge certificate.

[sailor sam]

This seems to be getting to be a bit of a habbit with the OP!

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?287457-Debt-Collection-Letters-for-a-Parking-ticket-£348!!-Please-Help!!!

Edited January 13, 2011 by sailor sam

[Jamberson]

Just beware that what Jamberson has no legal basis - ie it is not a prescribed methodology in the legislation.

There is a risk that the LA will view it as a failure to respond in the prescribed way and issue a further charge certificate.

 

I would be most surprised if they did. They are obliged to respond to representations, and the quality of the representations (ie its contents of the letter) do not change that. He should get a reply "yes" or "no" before further action.

 

Notwithstanding, he could always do as I suggested and make a note to chase it up before the 28 days is up, to find out how the council is going to treat his letter. Two part payments before deadline is OK.

[Bernie_the_Bolt]

Notwithstanding, he could always do as I suggested and make a note to chase it up before the 28 days is up, to find out how the council is going to treat his letter. Two part payments before deadline is OK.

 

That would be a solution

[dw190]

This seems to be getting to be a bit of a habbit with the OP!

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?287457-Debt-Collection-Letters-for-a-Parking-ticket-£348!!-Please-Help!!!

 

Is this not one of the same. He had received a copy of a letter objecting to an Out of Time witness statement. This could be confirmation that the authority did not suceed.

[sailor sam]

Is this not one of the same. He had received a copy of a letter objecting to an Out of Time witness statement. This could be confirmation that the authority did not suceed.

 

If you read carefully, you will note that its 2 different LA's and 2 different parking offences but similar outcomes.

 

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