BackRatepayers hit with extra interest charges by Casey City Council in a decision made in a closed meeting were the victims of an unfair process, says Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass.
Tabling an investigation into Casey City Council’s Special Charge Scheme for Market Lane, Ms Glass said the case demonstrated the importance of people complaining about unfair and unjust government actions.
In 2013, 37 ratepayers were levied with a special charge for the cost of sealing an unmade road called Market Lane adjacent to their properties. This was despite many of the property owners indicating they did not wish to pay for the works.
After finding that the council’s actions were unfair, the Victorian Ombudsman’s investigation recommended that Casey City Council consider refunding residents for the interest charged.
Source: The Victorian Ombudsman - Australia
