Objection and appeal in case of rejection of emergency allowance in Westland
Rejection of your emergency allowance by the Municipality of Westland? Learn how to file an objection and appeal to assert your right to local assistance.
Starting the objection procedure with the Municipality of Westland
In Westland, the municipality sometimes rejects applications for municipal emergency allowance, for example for growers or greenhouse workers with unexpected costs due to seasonal unemployment. You have 6 weeks to file an objection with the board of mayor and aldermen. Address your letter to the Town Hall Westland (Burgemeester van Doornelaan 9, Poeldijk) and explain why the rejection is incorrect, such as insufficient attention to local issues like uninsured medical costs or damage due to Westland weather conditions.
- Substantiation: Add Westland-specific evidence, such as recent payslips from local glasshouse companies or invoices from regional healthcare providers.
- Response period: The Municipality of Westland decides within 6-12 weeks; during busy harvest seasons, this may take longer.
- Hearing: Often at the town hall in Poeldijk or Naaldwijk; prepare for questions about your connection to Westland.
Appeal to the court for Westland residents
Dissatisfied with the objection decision? File an appeal within 6 weeks with the administrative judge of the District Court of The Hague, location The Hague (for Westland cases). Free legal assistance is available via the Juridisch Loket in Monster or online. In Westland, success rates are around 35-45% for strong files with local context, such as evidence of temporary income reduction due to greenhouse downtime. This way, you effectively claim your right to emergency assistance in our municipality.