Section 12(3)(i) in Life Insurance Corporation General Rules, 1956
(i)Where an application under sub-rule (1), is made after the expiry of the period specified therefor in that sub-rule, the Corporation shall, notwithstanding expiration of the said period, refer the matter within three months of the date of receipt of the application to the Tribunal for decision along with a written statement and other documents specified, if any, in the regulations.