# The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2002, Paragraph 55.26: Service and enforcement of the IPO


(1) An IPO must be served within 48 hours after it is sealed.
(2) The claimant must serve the IPO on the defendant together with copies of—
(a) the claim form; and
(b) the written evidence in support,
in accordance with rule 55.6(a).
(3) CCR Order 26, rule 17 does not apply to the enforcement of an IPO.
(4) If an IPO is not served within the time limit specified by this rule, the claimant may apply to the court for directions for the claim for possession to continue under Section I of this Part.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2058/schedule/3/paragraph/55.26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-amendment-rules-2002/schedule-3/paragraph-55.26
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