7Extension of time for lodging notice of appeal

7 Extension of time for lodging notice of appeal

7 Extension of time for lodging notice of appeal

(1) The Tribunal may, on the application of a person, extend the period within which the person may lodge a notice of appeal under section 5(1) or (3) or 6(1).

(2) An application for an extension of time for lodging a notice of appeal must be—

(a) in the approved form, and

(b) given to the Secretary.

(3) The Tribunal may only grant an extension of time for lodging a notice of appeal if satisfied it is appropriate to do so because special or exceptional circumstances exist.