11. The responsible minister or body must examine with dispatch every application filed for the issue of a certificate, qualification certificate or other document. For such purpose, the responsible minister or body may contact the applicant to request any additional information or document or take any other action the responsible minister or body considers relevant.
However, should a fee determined under Chapter VII be payable in respect of such an application, the responsible minister or body is not required to examine the application unless the fee has been duly paid by the applicant.