638Quashing of return

638 Quashing of return

(1)  [Rule 638 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2011, No. 26, Applied:20 Apr 2011] The Court or a judge may order any return to an order for relief similar to mandamus to be quashed on the ground that it is frivolous, impertinent or vexatious.

(2)  [Rule 638 Subrule (2) amended by S.R. 2011, No. 26, Applied:20 Apr 2011] If a return to a first order for relief similar to mandamus which was not peremptory is quashed, the Court or a judge may order a second order for relief similar to mandamus.

(3)  [Rule 638 Subrule (3) substituted by S.R. 2011, No. 26, Applied:20 Apr 2011] If –

(a) an order for relief similar to mandamus which was peremptory is quashed; or

(b) a second order for relief similar to mandamus is quashed –

then the Court or a judge may –

(c) issue a writ of attachment; or

(d) commit the respondent for contempt.