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

What this form is for

• • Use this form when appealing a decision about social welfare benefits
• • Use this form if you disagree with a decision regarding your eligibility
• • Use this form when you want to challenge the amount of benefits awarded
• • Use this form for appeals related to social welfare disqualifications
• • Use this form for time-limited social welfare decisions

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Deadline or filing window

Appeals must be submitted within 42 days of receiving the decision you wish to appeal. This deadline is strict and cannot typically be extended.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with no blank sections
• • Personal details match your identification documents
• • Grounds for appeal are clearly stated
• • Supporting documentation is attached if relevant
• • Form is signed and dated
• • Copy of the form has been kept for your records
• • Decision notice is referenced correctly

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain a copy of Form 46 from the Courts Service website or office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Clearly state the decision you're appealing and why you disagree
4. 4Attach any relevant supporting documents
5. 5Sign and date the form
6. 6Submit to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 42 days
7. 7Keep a copy of your submitted appeal for reference

Known limitations

• • This form only covers appeals under Section 307 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005
• • The 42-day deadline cannot typically be extended
• • Legal representation is not required but may be beneficial
• • The Appeals Office may request additional information
• • The decision to appeal does not guarantee a change to the original decision