National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)Chapter 6 : Health Establishments38. Appeal to Minister against Director-General's decision |
| (1) | Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Director-General in terms of section 36 may appeal in writing to the Minister against such decision. |
| (2) | Such appeal must— |
| (a) | be lodged within 60 days from the date on which written reasons for the decision were given by the Director-General or such later date as the Minister permits; and |
| (b) | set out the grounds of appeal. |
| (3) | After considering the grounds of appeal and the Director-General's reasons for the decision, the Minister must as soon as practicable— |
| (a) | confirm, set aside or vary the decision; or |
| (b) | substitute any other decision for the decision of the Director-General. |
| (4) | The Minister must within a reasonable time after reaching a decision give the appellant written reasons for such decision. |