(1) Subject to subsection (4), before giving a notice of attachment to an overpaid person, the Minister shall give notice in writing to the overpaid person -
(a) requesting him or her to make arrangements to repay the relevant amount,
(b) requesting him or her to respond furnishing any representations that he or she wishes to make in relation to the matter for consideration by the Minister, and
(c) stating that if the overpaid person fails to make arrangements to repay or respond to the satisfaction of the Minister within 14 days of the date of the notice under this subsection, the Minister intends to proceed with a notice of attachment relating to the overpaid person.
(2) The Minister shall give due consideration to any response received from the overpaid person under subsection (1) before he or she decides to give a notice under subsection (3).
(3) Having considered any response under subsection (2) the Minister shall give a notice in writing to the overpaid person (whether or not th
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