Miscellaneous powers of the Pensions OmbudsmanE+W+S
16.—(1) The Pensions Ombudsman may—
(a)extend the time appointed by or under these Rules for doing any act, notwithstanding that the time appointed may have expired;
(b)subject to paragraph (2) below, at any stage of the investigation order to be struck out or amended any written representation on the grounds that it is scandalous, frivolous or vexatious;
(c)subject to paragraph (2) below, order the discontinuance of an investigation if he considers it appropriate to do so.
(2) Before making any order under paragraph (1)(b) or (c) above, the Pensions Ombudsman shall send notice to the party to the investigation against whom it is proposed that any such order should be made giving him an opportunity to show cause why such an order should not be made.