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Cite as: [2020] UKICO fs50887650
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South Lakeland District Council
The complainant has requested information regarding a tendering process. South Lakeland District Council did not comply with the request, citing section 12(1) (Cost compliance exceeds the appropriate limit) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that South Lakeland District Council has not applied section 12(1) of the FOIA appropriately. The Commissioner requires South Lakeland District Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Issue a fresh response, not citing section 12(1) of the FOIA. South Lakeland District Council must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the FOIA and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.FOI 12(1): Complaint upheld
Decision notice: fs50887650