Article 60 Correction of irregularities of procedure

(1)

Any irregularity in procedure in or before the Office or the registrar may be rectified, subject to paragraph (2) below, on such terms as he may direct.

(2)

In the case of an irregularity or prospective irregularity—

(a)

which consists of a failure to comply with any limitation as to times or periods specified in the Act, these Rules or the old law as that law continues to apply and which has occurred or appears to the registrar as likely to occur in the absence of a direction under this rule, and

(b)

which is attributable wholly or in part to an error, default or omission on the part of the Office or the registrar and which it appears to him should be rectified,

he may direct that the time or period in question shall be altered in such manner as he may specify.

(3)

Paragraph (2) above is without prejudice to the registrar’s power to extend any time or periods under rule 62 below.