Article 6 Directions in preparation for a hearing

The Registrar may at any time, on the application of a party or otherwise, give such directions as are provided in this part of these rules (including the issue of a witness summons) to enable the parties to prepare for the hearing or to assist the Registrar to determine the issues.

An application by a party for directions must be in writing addressed to the Registrar and, unless accompanied by the written consent of all the parties, must first be served by that applicant on any other party who might be affected by such directions. If a party objects to the directions sought, the Registrar must consider the objection and, if he considers it necessary for the determination of the application, must give the parties an opportunity of appearing before him.

Directions containing a requirement under this part of these rules must include a statement of the possible consequences for the application or the objection as provided by rule 12 of these rules, of a party’s failure to comply with the requirement within any time limit imposed by the Registrar.