56Issue and service of summons

56 Issue and service of summons

56 Issue and service of summons

(1) A party to proceedings may request the issue of a summons by the relevant Division Head under section 51 of the PIC Act by lodging the summons.

(2) The Division Head must seal and issue the summons after ensuring that the correct date, time and place for the attendance of the attendee have been specified.

(3) The requesting party must serve the summons on the attendee and each other party at least 7 days before the date of the attendance.

(4) The Division Head may shorten the time for service under subrule (3) after receiving a written request, with reasons, from the requesting party if satisfied that—

(a) the attendee has consented to the shortening, or

(b) the circumstances warrant the shortening.

(5) An attendee is not required to comply with a summons if the requesting party fails to serve it in accordance with these Rules.