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Investigation Report 200502814

  • Report no:
    200502814
  • Date:
    August 2007
  • Body:
    East Dunbartonshire Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant, Ms C, complained that her client, Mr A, was treated unfairly in the way his Council Tax arrears were pursued.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a)  it was not reasonable to pursue Mr A's Council Tax arrears after six years without notification (not upheld); and
  • (b)  the Council failed to link Mr A's old account to his new one, thus making it difficult to pursue his arrears (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make in this case.

Updated: December 11, 2018