Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977)NoticesGeneral Guidelines for the Submission of Internal Appeals to the Minister in terms of the Act1. Introduction |
| 1.1 | In terms of section 12A(1) of the Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (as amended) (hereafter referred to as "the Act"), any person directly affected by a decision of the Controller of Petroleum Products (hereafter referred to as "the Controller") may, notwithstanding any other rights that such a person may have, appeal to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (hereafter referred to as "the Minister") against such decision. The affected party lodging an appeal is hereinafter referred to as "the Appellant". |
| 1.2 | The Chief Directorate: Legal Services in the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (hereinafter referred to as "the Department") is responsible for the administration of appeals and making recommendations on appeals to the Minister. |
| 1.3 | The purpose of this guideline is to assist all persons who wish to submit an internal appeal to the Minister in terms of the Act with information as to the manner and form of the appeal to be lodged, to ensure the efficient and procedurally fair administration of appeals. |
| 1.4 | The appeal process affords any person directly affected by the Controller's decision with an opportunity for the de novo consideration of the matter by the Minister. The appeal is therefore wider than simply a review of the Controller's decision. In addition to the grounds of appeal, additional information in support of the appeal may be lodged. |