3. (1)

The Controller may decline to make a ruling if

{a}

the application for the ruling would require the Controller to determine any question of fact;

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{bf the Controller considers that the correctness of the ruling would depend on the making of assumptions, whether in respect of a future event or any other matter;

{cf the application is frivolous or vexatious;

{d)

the matter on which the ruling is sought involves the interpretation of any foreign law;

{e}

after the Controller has requested further information

(i)

the applicant fails to provide the information within the time specified by the Controller for the provision of the information; or

(ii)

in the Controller's opm10n, the applicant has not provided sufficient information in relation..to the application;

{f} an appeal under these Regulations involving the subject-matter referred to in the application is pending.

(2)

The Controller shall, where he has declined to make a ruling, notify the applicant in writing of his decision and the reasons therefor.

Duration of ruling.

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