Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)RulesStanding Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA) Rules, 20186. Withdrawals - S36 of the Act |
| 1. | Any interested person or institution including the DHA, may make a submission to SCRA for withdrawal of refugee status in terms of Section 36 of the Act. The SCRA will consider the withdrawal request and will act as required by the law. |
| 2. | SCRA may on its own accord apply Section 36 of the Act if it has reasons to believe that there are grounds for withdrawal of refugee status in terms of the Act. |
| 3. | A submission for withdrawal must be accompanied by all the necessary supporting documents and evidence to support a withdrawal of refugee status. |
| 4. | All representations made by an applicant under Section 36 (2) of the Act must be served on SCRA within 30 days of receiving the notice in terms of Section 36 (2) and shall include: |
| (i) | Full reasons by the refugee why his or her refugee status should not be withdrawn |
| (ii) | Any other supporting documentation that will assist SCRA in making a decision. |
| (iii) | Any other documentation and/or information required by SCRA. |
| (iv) | The representations may be sent to [email protected] or maybe hand delivered at the head office of the SCRA. |