7Genuine steps statement to be filed by respondent

7 Genuine steps statement to be filed by respondent

(1) A respondent in proceedings who is given a copy of a genuine steps statement filed by an applicant in the proceedings must file a genuine steps statement before the hearing date specified in the application. (2) A genuine steps statement filed under subsection (1) must: (a) state that the respondent agrees with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant; or (b) if the respondent disagrees in whole or part with the genuine steps statement filed by the applicant—specify the respect in which, and reasons why, the respondent disagrees.