Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

31.   Request for an extension of time

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    (1)   Notwithstanding section 30(2)(b) or (c) and subject to this section, an alien or alien investor may make an application for an extension of the time period stated in a notice under section 30(2) (b) or (c) to the Tribunal in the prescribed form where an alien or alien investor —

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      (a)     has made partial payments of the prescribed non-refundable non-development fee or non-operation fee under section 30(2)(b) and has taken action to rectify the breach of a condition under section 30(2)(c);

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      (b)     an alien or alien investor has made full payment of the prescribed non-refundable non-development fee or non-operation fee under subsection 30(2)(b) and has not taken action to rectify the breach of a condition under section 30(2)(c).

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    (2)   An application for an extension under subsection (1), must be submitted to the Tribunal within 7 business days of service of a notice under section 30.

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    (3)   The Tribunal may grant an extension of time, for a period not exceeding 2 years from the date specified in a notice for payment of the prescribed non-refundable non-development fee or non-operation fee under section 30(2)(b) or (c), to an alien or alien investor, if satisfied that it is reasonable to do so in the circumstances.

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    (4)   If the Tribunal does not grant an extension of time, the Tribunal shall give written notice to the alien or alien investor or the reasons for its decision.

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    (5)   Where an extension of time is granted or denied under subsection (3) or (4), the Tribunal shall give written notice of its decision to —

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      (a)     the alien or alien investor;

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      (b)     the Board;

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      I     the Physical Planning and Development Division and the Development Control Authority;

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      (d)     the Accountant General.