PART IVAPPEALS TO BE DISPOSED OF ON THE BASIS OF WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

Decision on basis of material submitted within relevant time limits16

1

The Secretary of State may proceed to a decision taking into account only such representations and supporting documents as have been submitted within the relevant time limits.

2

The Secretary of State may, after giving the appellant and the authority notice in writing of his intention to do so, proceed to a decision notwithstanding that no representations have been made within the relevant time limits, if it appears to him that he has sufficient material before him to enable him to reach a decision on the merits of the case.