52Secretary may extend period of cessation

52 Secretary may extend period of cessation

(1) The Secretary may, on written application by a person, by written notice given to the person, extend the period mentioned in paragraph 50(1)(b) in circumstances prescribed by the rules. (2) If the Secretary decides to refuse the person’s application, the Secretary must give the person written notice of the decision.

Note: A decision to refuse to extend the period is a reviewable decision and reasons and notice of review rights must be given (see sections 72 and 73).