(1)This section applies where a complaint—
(a)is excluded from the jurisdiction of the ombudsman scheme under section 126, or by virtue of scheme rules made under section 127;
(b)is dismissed, or referred to another body, by virtue of scheme rules;
(c)is settled, withdrawn or abandoned (or treated as withdrawn or abandoned by virtue of scheme rules).
(2)The ombudsman must notify—
(a)the complainant;
(b)the respondent;
(c)any relevant authorising body, in relation to the respondent, notified of the complaint in accordance with rules within section 133(3)(k),
and, in a case within subsection (1)(a) or (b), must give reasons for the exclusion, dismissal or referral.
Commencement Information
I1S. 135 in force at 6.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2089, art. 2(a)