154Manner and time for making application for compensation

154 Manner and time for making application for compensation

(1)  The Board is not to act on an application made to it under section 152 unless the application is in writing and is made within the period of 6 months after the applicant became aware of the criminal or fraudulent conduct.

(2)  However, the Board must act on an application made under section 152 if a notice has been published in accordance with section 153 , and the application is made before the end of the period specified in the notice.

(3)  The Board may extend the period mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) if it is satisfied that the circumstances of the case justify doing so.