# The Transport Tribunal Rules 2000, Article 17: Commencement of proceedings


(1) An application to which this Part applies shall be made by serving a notice in writing on the Tribunal.
(2) The applicant’s notice shall be signed and dated by or on behalf of the applicant and shall state:
(a) the name and address for service of the applicant;
(b) the subject matter of the dispute;
(c) the grounds for the application; and
(d) the name and address of each other person who is a party to the dispute.
(3) The secretary shall acknowledge receipt of any notice served under paragraph (1) and shall serve on each person named under paragraph (2)(d), a copy of the notice with a direction that:
(a) any answer to the notice should be served on the Tribunal within 14 days of the service of the notice on the party; and
(b) in default of any answer, the party will not be heard at any hearing except with the permission of the Tribunal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3226/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transport-tribunal-rules-2000/article-17
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