The Pensions Regulator Tribunal (Legal Assistance Scheme – Costs) Regulations 2005

Time limits

22.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the time limit within which any act is required or authorised to be done may, for good reason, be extended—

(a) in the case of acts required or authorised to be done under regulations 20 and 21, by a costs judge or the High Court, as the case may be; and

(b) in the case of acts required or authorised to be done by a representative under any other regulation, by the appropriate officer.

(2) Where a representative without good reason has failed (or, if an extension were not granted, would fail) to comply with a time limit, the appropriate officer, a costs judge, or the High Court, as the case may be—

(a) may, in exceptional circumstances, extend the time limit; and

(b) shall consider whether it is reasonable in the circumstances to reduce the costs.

(3) Costs shall not be reduced under paragraph (2)(b) unless the representative has been allowed a reasonable opportunity to show cause orally or in writing why they should not be reduced.

(4) A representative may appeal to a costs judge against a decision made under this regulation by an appropriate officer.

(5) An appeal against a decision made under this regulation shall be brought within 21 days of receipt of the decision by giving notice in writing to the Supreme Court Costs Office specifying the grounds of appeal.