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15Proceeding by rule — Form 6
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15 Proceeding by rule — Form 6
(1) This rule operates only for so long as paragraph 342 (2) (a) of the Act specifies the making of a rule as a condition precedent to the grant of financial assistance.
(2) A proceeding under sections 208 or 209 of the Act must be by rule, in accordance with Form 6, calling upon the person or organisation concerned to show cause why the order should not be made.
(3) An application for a rule under subrule (2) may be made to a Judge ex parte supported by an affidavit verifying the facts upon which the application is based.
(4) The affidavit in support of an application under section 208 of the Act must set forth:
(a) the rule, or rules, of the organisation, to which the application relates;
(c) a short statement of the reasons relied on by the applicant.
(5) The affidavit in support of an application under section 209 of the Act must set forth:
(a) the rule or rules of the organisation the performance or observance of which is in question;
(c) a short statement of the grounds relied on by the applicant as establishing the obligation of the person against whom the order is sought to perform or observe the rule or rules in question.
(6) As soon as practicable after an application for a rule specified in subrule (1) is granted, the applicant shall file the rule and the supporting affidavit with the Registrar.