77C.—(1) Despite anything in these Rules, where the Registrar is of the opinion that there are —
(a)
circumstances beyond the control of a party concerned; or
(b)
other special circumstances,
the Registrar may, before the expiration of the period of time prescribed or allowed by or under these Rules for —
(c)
the giving, sending, filing or serving of any notice, application or other document; or
(d)
the doing of any act,
extend that period for one or more periods of time, and subject to conditions, as the Registrar thinks fit.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply where the Act specifies the circumstances in which the period of time for any matter referred to in paragraph (1)(c) or (d) may be extended.