Article 7.31 Proof of delivery of documents

(1)

A certificate complying with this rule is proof that a document has been duly delivered to the recipient in accordance with this Chapter unless the contrary is shown.

(2)

A certificate must state the method of delivery and the date of the sending, posting or delivery (as the case may be).

(3)

In the case of the education administrator, the certificate must be given by—

(a)

the education administrator;

(b)

the education administrator’s solicitor; or

(c)

a partner or employee of either of them.

(4)

In the case of a person other than the education administrator, the certificate must be given by that person and must state—

(a)

that the document was delivered by that person; or

(b)

that another person (named in the certificate) was instructed to deliver it.

(5)

A certificate under this rule may be endorsed on a copy of the document to which it relates.