Regulation 141 Procedure on inquiry and report

As soon as a copy of the order of the court and the affidavit of costs and resources have been served on the Area Director in accordance with regulation 140(1)(c), the registrar shall give the unassisted party and the Area Director not less than 21 days' notice of the date and time when he proposes to conduct his inquiry.

In exercising his functions under this regulation, the registrar shall have the same powers as a taxing officer has in the exercise of his functions under the County Court Rules 1981^f1.

On completing his inquiry, the registrar shall report to the court in writing, and shall at the same time send a copy of his report to the unassisted party and the Area Director.

When the court has received the registrar’s report, it shall give the unassisted party and the Area Director 21 days' notice of the day appointed for the hearing and determination of the application in chambers.