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The grounds for appeal

As laid out in the Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (NI28), as amended by the Rates (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (NI18):

• Article 13(3) – Where an alteration is made to the valuation list regarding a hereditament and it is disputed by the owner.
• Article 31A(12B) – Where a review of a decision  that a person is not entitled to a rebate for a property with disabled facilities is disputed
• Article 54 – Where a person other than the Dept is aggrieved by a decision or alteration made by the Commissioner.  

Or under the Rate Relief (Education, Training and Leaving Care) Regulations (NI) 2007 (SR No.148):

• Regulation 12(1) – Where a review of a decision that a person is not entitled to exemption is disputed
• Regulation 10(1) – Where a review of entitlement to relief is disputed by the relevant party.

Or the Rate Relief (Energy Efficiency Homes Scheme) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010:

• Regulation 9(1) –Where a review of entitlement to a reduction is disputed by the relevant party.