Article 8 Failure to reply and absence of opposition

If no reply is received by the Pensions Ombudsman within the period referred to in paragraph (3) of rule 6 or any extension of that period allowed by the Pensions Ombudsman, or if the respondent states in writing that it does not oppose or withdraws its opposition to the allegations the Pensions Ombudsman may, in any such case where there is no other opposition to the allegations, determine the complaint or dispute forthwith.