Substitution of applicant creditor
96.—(1)  This rule applies where a creditor who has made a bankruptcy application (A) —
(a)fails to appear in support of the bankruptcy application on the day fixed for the hearing of the bankruptcy application;
(b)appears on the day fixed for the hearing of the bankruptcy application but does not apply for an order in terms of the relief sought in the bankruptcy application; or
(c)does not diligently prosecute the bankruptcy application.
(2)  The Court may, on such terms as it thinks just, order that A be substituted by any other creditor (B) if B —
(a)has given notice of B’s intention to appear and support the bankruptcy application under rule 88 and so appears;
(b)is desirous of prosecuting the bankruptcy application; and
(c)was in such a position in relation to the debtor at the date on which the bankruptcy application was filed as would have enabled B on that date to file a bankruptcy application against the debtor.
(3)  An order of the Court under paragraph (2) is to be in Form PIR‑8.
(4)  Where the Court has ordered the substitution of A under paragraph (2), A is not entitled to the costs of the bankruptcy proceedings unless the Court otherwise orders.