Form 46 - Notice Of Appeal Pursuant To S. 307 Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005

What this form is for

• • * Use this form if you received a social welfare decision you disagree with.
• • * This is for formally appealing a determination made under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005.
• • * Do not use this form for general inquiries or to ask for initial information.
• • * Use it when an appeal process has been initiated against a specific benefit decision.

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Deadline or filing window

Appeals are subject to strict deadlines defined by law (S. 307). Missing this window may mean your right to appeal is lost.

Before you submit

• • Ensure you have a copy of the original social welfare decision letter that you are appealing.
• • Fill in all sections completely and legibly; do not leave blanks.
• • Include supporting documentation referenced by the Act (e.g., evidence challenging the determination).
• • Sign and date the form where required, using black ink.
• • Check if a filing fee or stamp duty is applicable and include payment.

How to file this form

1. 1Review the appeal decision letter to understand the exact deadline for lodging this notice.
2. 2Complete Form 46 with all personal details and clearly state why you are appealing the original determination.
3. 3Gather all supporting evidence that supports your appeal case.
4. 4Submit the completed form and documentation to the designated Courts Service office or tribunal body.
5. 5Keep a full copy of the submitted package (form, evidence, receipt) for your records.

Known limitations

• • This notice only starts the formal appeal process; it does not guarantee a successful outcome.
• • The form must be filed within strict statutory time limits related to the Act.
• • It cannot be used if the initial decision was made outside the scope of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005.
• • Not confirmed in official source regarding specific required supporting documentation.