3(1)Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), an application for compensation in respect of an act must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the act.N.I.
(2)The Secretary of State may, in response to a request made to him in writing, permit an application to be made—
(a)after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), and
(b)within such longer period, starting from the date of the act and not exceeding six months, as he may specify.
(3)Where the Secretary of State refuses a request under sub-paragraph (2)—
(a)he shall serve a notice of refusal on the person who made the request,
(b)that person may, within the period of six weeks beginning with the date of service of the notice, appeal to the county court against the refusal, and
(c)the county court may exercise the power of the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (2).