31Withdrawal of grant

1. This section applies when the Commissioner proposes (other than with the agreement, or at the request, of the aided person) to withdraw a grant of legal aid, under section 29 or 30, in such a way that the aided person is likely to be detrimentally affected.

2. A grant of legal aid must not be withdrawn until—

3. notice of intention to withdraw the grant has been given to the aided person and the lead provider; and
4. the aided person has been given a reasonable opportunity under the notice to make submissions on why the grant should not be withdrawn in the manner indicated; and
5. the Commissioner has considered any submission by or on behalf of the aided person.

6. If a grant is withdrawn, the Commissioner must immediately notify the aided person and the lead provider of—

7. the date on which the withdrawal takes effect, which must be a date on or after the date on which the Commissioner reasonably believes the aided person will receive the notice; and
8. the reasons for the withdrawal; and
9. the aided person's rights to seek a reconsideration under section 51 and a review under section 52.

10. This section does not apply to legal aid granted on an interim basis.