Article 5 Court’s power to vary requirements under these Rules
(1)
The court may—
(a)
shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under these Rules;
(b)
dispense with a requirement for service under these Rules (even after service was required); and
(c)
consider an application made orally instead of in writing.
(2)
A person who wants an extension of time must—
(a)
apply when serving the application for which it is needed; and
(b)
explain the delay.