158Extension of period for compliance with notices

158 Extension of period for compliance with notices If: (a) under a notice given by the Ombudsman under this Act, a person is required to do something within a stated period; and (b) before the end of the period, the person applies in writing to the Ombudsman to extend the period on the grounds stated in the application; the Ombudsman may, by written notice given to the person, extend the period as the Ombudsman considers appropriate in the circumstances.