8. Postponement of inquiry

The Inquiry Committee may, of its own motion or upon the application of any party, postpone the commencement of the inquiry to such date as the Committee may determine.

Any application for postponement of the commencement of an inquiry shall be —

made to the Inquiry Committee through the Secretariat of the Board;

copied to the Registrar at least 21 days before the date fixed for the commencement of the inquiry, or such shorter period as the Committee may allow; and

supported by valid reasons.

The Inquiry Committee may, of its own motion or upon the application of any party, postpone the commencement of the inquiry to such date as the Committee may determine.

Any application for postponement of the commencement of an inquiry shall be —

made to the Inquiry Committee through the Secretariat of the Board;

copied to the Registrar at least 21 days before the date fixed for the commencement of the inquiry, or such shorter period as the Committee may allow; and

supported by valid reasons.