# The British Nationality (Hong Kong) Regulations 1986, Regulation 9: Time limit for applying for inquiry


Where notice has been given to a person in accordance with Regulation 8, application for an inquiry under section 40(7) of the Act shall be made—
(a) if the notice was given by the Secretary of State and that person is in the United Kingdom (including the Islands) at the time when the notice is given to him, within 21 days from the giving of the notice;
(b) if the notice was given by the Governor of a dependent territory and that person is in that territory at the time when the notice is given to him, within 21 days from the giving of the notice;
(c) in any other case, within 42 days from the giving of the notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/2175/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-hong-kong-regulations-1986/regulation-9
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