The Pension Protection Fund (Reference of Reviewable Matters to the PPF Ombudsman) Regulations 2005

Miscellaneous powers of the PPF Ombudsman E+W+S

20.—(1) The PPF Ombudsman may—

(a) extend any period of time for doing any act under these Regulations except—

(i) the time for making a reference of a reviewable matter in any case where the reference relates to a reviewable matter listed in regulation 3(2);

(ii) the period of six months for giving a determination under regulation 6(3)(b) in respect of a reference of a reviewable matter; and

(iii) the time for giving notice under regulation 11(3) or (5); and

(b) at any stage of the investigation—

(i) order to be struck out or amended any reference of a reviewable matter or any written representation received in respect of such a reference on the grounds that it is trivial, frivolous, scandalous or vexatious; or

(ii) order the discontinuance of any investigation if he considers it appropriate to do so.

(2) Before making any order under paragraph (1)(b), the PPF Ombudsman must—

(a) send notice that he proposes to make it to the applicant or, as the case may be, the person who made the representation; and

(b) give him the opportunity to show cause why such an order should not be made.