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Investigation Report 200600463

  • Report no:
    200600463
  • Date:
    May 2007
  • Body:
    East Dunbartonshire Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) complained that two Council officers pursued a personal vendetta against him and his family.  He said as a consequence, he has been incorrectly pursued for nearly £7,000 in Council Tax arrears which he felt obliged to pay.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a)  Council officers pursued a vendetta against Mr C by treating his neighbour more favourably and not enforcing her tenancy conditions (not upheld); and
  • (b)  Mr C was incorrectly pursued for Council Tax arrears and that affected his right to buy his Council house (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018