1
The competent authority shall execute requests promptly. It shall decide without delay.
2
It shall on request provide the FOJ with information on the status of the proceedings, the reasons for any delay and the measures being considered. If the delay is not justified, the FOJ may take the matter up with the appropriate supervisory authority.
3
When the competent authority, without reason, refuses to or delays in issuing a ruling, its conduct shall be regarded as equivalent to a negative decision subject to appeal.