Section 145

The originating motion shall be filed by the person dissatisfied with the decision of the local authority within fourteen days of the receipt thereof.

The local authority shall be the respondent in any appeal under this section.

Every such appeal shall be heard before the High Court whose decision on questions of fact shall be final and conclusive.

From the decision of the High Court either party may appeal on questions of law to the Federal Court whose decision shall be final and conclusive.

In any appeal under subsection (5), any written law for the time being in force relating to appeals in civil matters from the High Court in its appellate jurisdiction to the Federal Court shall apply.

Rates to be first charge