Rule 255 Costs of proceedings under section 236I1
England and Wales
Where the court has ordered an examination of any person under section 236 and it appears to it that the examination was made necessary because information had been unjustifiably refused by the respondent, it may order that the costs of the examination be paid by the respondent.
Where the court makes an order against a person under—
section 237(1) of the 1986 Act; or
section 237(2) of the 1986 Act,
the costs of the application for the order may be ordered by the court to be paid by the respondent.
Subject to paragraphs (1) and (2), the administrator’s costs must, unless the court otherwise orders, be paid as an expense of the special administration.
A person summoned to attend for examination under this Chapter must be tendered a reasonable sum in respect of travelling expenses incurred in connection with that person’s attendance but any other costs falling on that person are at the court’s discretion.