F1PART II PROCEDURE ON AN APPLICATION FOR A DEPARTURE DIRECTION AND PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATION

Provision of information6.

(1)

Where an application has been made, the Secretary of State may request further information or evidence from the applicant to enable that application to be determined.

(2)

Any information or evidence requested by the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be given within F2one month, or such longer period as the Secretary of State is satisfied is reasonable in the circumstances of the case, of the request for such information or evidence having been given or sent.

(3)

Where the time limit specified in paragraph (2) is not complied with, the Secretary of State may determine that application, in the absence of that information or evidence.