additional days, and for specific reasons, which include the request involving (1) a large volume of documents, (2) consultation with other public or private entities, (3) or if the requester has granted the extension in writing. Only one extension is allowed per PAIA request. Grant or deny access Form of access, access fee and recourse Denial of request Defer release of the record South African Human Rights Commission It is the responsibility of the Information Officer to grant or deny access to the records. This decision must be put to the requester in writing. When a PAIA request is granted, the Information Officer must notify the requester of the form in which access will be given and of the amount of the access fee, which must be paid once access has been given. The notice must also inform the requester that he/she has the right to lodge an internal appeal and application to court against the access fee or against the form in which access will be granted. In addition, the notice must also provide information about time in which an appeal or court application must be filed as well as the procedure that must be followed. If a PAIA request is denied, the notice to the requester must state the reasons for refusal, which must be supported by the relevant provisions of PAIA. As with the form or access and amount of access fee, the notice must provide the requester with information regarding his/her right to appeal the decision or to file an application in court. The Information Officer may decide to 37