The Ministry of Defence Police Appeal Tribunals Regulations 2004

Extensions of time limits

8.—(1) The Head of Civilian Management may extend the period referred to in regulation 6(1) or (2) or 7(3) in any case where, on the application of the appellant, he is satisfied that by reason of the special circumstances of the case it is just to do so.

(2) Where the Head of Civilian Management refuses an application by the appellant under paragraph (1), he must give the appellant notice in writing of the reasons for his decision and of the right of appeal conferred by paragraph (3).

(3) An appellant whose application under paragraph (1) is refused may, not later than 14 days after receiving notice under paragraph (2), appeal in writing to the chairman of the tribunal against the decision of the Head of Civilian Management.

(4) The chairman may, on such an appeal, make any decision which the Head of Civilian Management had the power to make under paragraph (1).

(5) In a case where the period referred to in regulation 6(1) or (2) or 7(3) is extended under paragraph (1) or (4), regulations 6 and 7 have effect as if for that period there were substituted such extended period as the Head of Civilian Management or, as the case may be, the chairman may specify.