Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 197.84 - Notice of appeal and answer(a) The appellant shall file a notice of appeal, in the form set forth in § 197.85 (relating to form of notice of appeal), within 30 days of the date of mailing of the decision by the Department.(b) Where the decision of the Department is in the form of a rule or order to show cause, the appellant shall, at the time of filing the notice of appeal, file an answer to the rule or order, which answer shall be drawn so as specifically to admit or deny the allegations or charges which may be made in the rule or order. Failure to file the answer shall be deemed an admission by the appellant that the factual allegations or charges contained in the rule or order are true.(c) On or before the date of filing with the Hearing Board, a copy of the notice of appeal and answer, if any, shall be served on the Department and a certificate of service in the form set forth in § 197.6 (relating to form of certificate of service) be attached thereto.The provisions of this §197.84 adopted May 1, 1981, effective 5/2/1981, 11 Pa.B. 1455. This section cited in 37 Pa. Code § 197.8 (relating to extension of time); 37 Pa. Code § 197.15 (relating to recording of proceedings); 37 Pa. Code § 197.17 (relating to ex parte communications); 37 Pa. Code § 197.81 (relating to definitions); and 37 Pa. Code § 197.86 (relating to certification of rule or order).