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.