Regulation 7 Time for decision on application under regulation 6

Subject to paragraph (2) of this regulation, the Chief Registrar shall decide an application for authorisation under regulation 6 above within six months of receiving the information particulars of which are set out in Schedule 2.

If required to do so by notice in writing by the Chief Registrar, given within six months of receipt of an application, a society seeking authorisation shall furnish to the Chief Registrar such additional information as he may require in order to reach a decision, and in such a case the period of six months referred to in paragraph (1) above shall run from the date of receipt of the additional information.