[72A Application of funds in breach of section 71]
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (1992 c 52) | Legislation

[72A  Application of funds in breach of section 71]

[(1)     A person who is a member of a trade union and who claims that it has applied its funds in breach of section 71 may apply to the Certification Officer for a declaration that it has done [so; but the Certification Officer may also exercise the powers under this section where no application is made].

[(1A)     Where an application is made under subsection (1), the Certification Officer must ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, it is determined within six months of being made.]

[(2)     Where the Certification Officer is satisfied that a trade union has applied its funds in breach of section 71, the Officer may make a declaration to that effect.

(2A)     Before deciding the matter the Certification Officer—

(a)     may make such enquiries as the Officer

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