Article 31
In case there are deficiencies as referred to in Article 30 paragraphs (1) and (2), the filing date shall be the date the Directorate General receives all the minimum requirements.
Article 32
(1) If in fact the requirements as referred to in Article 30 have been fulfilled, however the application does not fulfill the provisions of Article 24, the Directorate General may request that such deficiencies be fulfilled within the period of 3 (three) months as from the date of transmittal of the notification of deficiencies by the Directorate General.
(2) Based on reasons acceptable to the Directorate General, the period referred to in paragraph (1) may be extended for a maximum of 2 (two) months upon the request of the applicant.
(3) The period as referred to in paragraph (2) may be extended for a maximum of 1 (one) month as of the date of expiry of the period, provided that a fee has to be paid by the applicant.