Article 56

Any respondent who wishes to oppose an application made under section 26 or 35 of the Act shall, within six weeks of service upon him of notice of the application (or, if his representing, or being represented by, any other person has been the subject of an objection, within such further time as the Court may direct) file with the proper officer of the Court an affidavit setting out the grounds of his objection and the facts and matters on which he relies and shall at the same time serve a copy thereof on the applicant.

Not later than 21 days after every respondent has filed an affidavit in accordance with paragraph (1), or after the time for doing so has expired, the Director shall apply to the Court for directions and the provisions of these Rules relating to a reference to the Court by the Director shall apply with the necessary modifications to such directions and to all further proceedings on the application.