31CService of applications

31C Service of applications

31C Service of applications

(1) The applicant for directions must, as soon as practicable after the application has been made, cause a copy of the application to be served on—

(a) the person who has a disability, and

(b) the Public Guardian.

(1A) Before conducting a hearing into the application, the Tribunal must cause a notice specifying the date on which, and the time and place at which, the Tribunal will conduct the hearing to be served on each person on whom a copy of the application is required to be served under subsection (1).

(2) Failure to serve a copy of an application, or a notice, in accordance with this section does not vitiate the decision of the Tribunal on the application.

s 31C: Ins 1995 No 61, Sch 2. Am 2010 No 59, Sch 1.15 [2] [5] [6].