# The Postal Administration Rules 2013, Rule 149: Costs of proceedings under section 236

Extent: E+W

(1) 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.
(2) Where the court makes an order against a person under section 237(1) or (2) of the 1986 Act (court’s enforcement powers under section 236) the costs of the application for the order may be ordered by the court to be paid by the respondent.
(3) Subject to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Rule, the postal administrator’s costs shall, unless the court otherwise orders, be paid out of the assets of the company.
(4) A person summoned to attend for examination under this Part shall be tendered a reasonable sum in respect of travelling expenses incurred in connection with their attendance. Other costs falling on them are at the court’s discretion.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3208/rule/149 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/postal-administration-rules-2013/rule-149
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