Extension of time for evidence in reply by opponent
34.—(1) A request by the opponent for an extension of time to file the statutory declaration in reply mentioned in rule 31A(1)(c) must be made by filing with the Registrar Form HC3 before the expiry of the latest of the following periods:
(a)
the period specified by the Registrar under rule 31A(1) for that statutory declaration;
(b)
the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) as extended under rule 32(7)(a) or 33(7)(a);
(c)
the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) as extended under paragraph (6).
(2) A request mentioned in paragraph (1) must state —
(a)
the period of extension requested;
(b)
the reason for the extension; and
(c)
the name and address of every person likely to be affected by the extension.
(3) The opponent must serve a copy of the request mentioned in paragraph (1) on the applicant, and on each person likely to be affected by an extension of time, at the time the request is filed with the Registrar.
(4) The applicant or any person likely to be affected by the extension of time may submit an objection to the request for extension of time not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of a copy of the request mentioned in paragraph (1).
(5) The Registrar may refuse to grant an extension of time to file the statutory declaration in reply mentioned in rule 31A(1)(c) if the opponent —
(a)
fails to show a good and sufficient reason for the extension; or
(b)
fails to show to the Registrar’s satisfaction that the request for extension has been served on the applicant and on each person likely to be affected by the extension.
(6) The Registrar may grant or refuse an extension of time to file the statutory declaration in reply mentioned in rule 31A(1)(c) without having to conduct a hearing in accordance with rule 67A.
(7) Upon granting an extension of time for the filing of the statutory declaration in reply mentioned in rule 31A(1)(c), the Registrar must send a notification of the extension to the applicant and each person mentioned in paragraph (2)(c).
(8) The applicant or any person likely to be affected by the extension of time for the filing of the statutory declaration in reply mentioned in rule 31A(1)(c) may, not later than 2 weeks after receiving the Registrar’s notification of the extension, apply in writing to the Registrar to revoke the extension on the ground that the request mentioned in paragraph (1) had not been served on the applicant or on that person (as the case may be).