PART 1Introductory
Failure to comply with time limits6
1
This regulation applies where any person who has been invited to make representations to a person exercising functions under these regulations or under rules made under these regulations has not complied with the relevant time limit for doing so.
2
The person exercising the functions may—
a
continue to deal with the case,
b
treat representations made outside the relevant time limit as if they had not been made,
c
complete any report,
d
recommend the dismissal of the case or the ending of an investigation or a review, or
e
where the regulations or rules made under them specifically permit, dismiss the case.
3
But a review body may only recommend ending a review under paragraph 2(d) where the case was referred to it under regulation 29(1)(d).