54. Extension of time for filing of evidence

A party may request for an extension of time to file a statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(a), (b) or (c) by filing with the Registrar Form HC3 before the expiry of the period (including any extension previously granted under this rule) specified by the Registrar for the filing of that statutory declaration.

The request for an extension of time must state —

the length of the extension; and

the reason for the extension.

The party requesting an extension of time under paragraph (1) must serve on the other party a copy of the request at the same time the request is filed with the Registrar.

The other party may object to a request under paragraph (1) not later than 2 weeks after the date of receipt of a copy of the request.

The Registrar may refuse to grant a request under paragraph (1) if the party who requested an extension of time —

fails to show a good and sufficient reason for the extension; or

fails to show to the Registrar’s satisfaction that a copy of the request has been served on the other party.

The Registrar may grant or refuse to grant a request under paragraph (1) without a hearing unless it appears to the Registrar that a hearing in accordance with rule 73(1) is required.

If the Registrar grants a request under paragraph (1), the Registrar may also —

extend the period within which the statutory declarations mentioned in rule 53(1)(b) and (c) are to be filed, where the request is for an extension of time to file a statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(a); or (b)extend the period within which the statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(c) is to be filed, where the request is for an extension of time to file a statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(b). (8) The Registrar must, by notice in writing, inform the party who requested an extension of time —

whether the request is granted; and

if the request is granted, the length of the extension granted.

If the request under paragraph (1) is granted, the Registrar must, by notice in writing, inform the other party of —

the extension of time mentioned in paragraph (8)(b); and

any extension of time granted under paragraph (7). (10) The other party may, not later than 2 weeks after receiving the notice in paragraph (9), apply in writing to the Registrar to revoke the extension on the ground that the party had not been served a copy of the request under paragraph (1).

A party may request for an extension of time to file a statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(a), (b) or (c) by filing with the Registrar Form HC3 before the expiry of the period (including any extension previously granted under this rule) specified by the Registrar for the filing of that statutory declaration.

The request for an extension of time must state —

the length of the extension; and

the reason for the extension.

The party requesting an extension of time under paragraph (1) must serve on the other party a copy of the request at the same time the request is filed with the Registrar.

The other party may object to a request under paragraph (1) not later than 2 weeks after the date of receipt of a copy of the request.

The Registrar may refuse to grant a request under paragraph (1) if the party who requested an extension of time —

fails to show a good and sufficient reason for the extension; or

fails to show to the Registrar’s satisfaction that a copy of the request has been served on the other party.

The Registrar may grant or refuse to grant a request under paragraph (1) without a hearing unless it appears to the Registrar that a hearing in accordance with rule 73(1) is required.

If the Registrar grants a request under paragraph (1), the Registrar may also —

extend the period within which the statutory declarations mentioned in rule 53(1)(b) and (c) are to be filed, where the request is for an extension of time to file a statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(a); or (b)extend the period within which the statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(c) is to be filed, where the request is for an extension of time to file a statutory declaration mentioned in rule 53(1)(b).

The Registrar must, by notice in writing, inform the party who requested an extension of time —

whether the request is granted; and

if the request is granted, the length of the extension granted.

If the request under paragraph (1) is granted, the Registrar must, by notice in writing, inform the other party of —

the extension of time mentioned in paragraph (8)(b); and

any extension of time granted under paragraph (7).

The other party may, not later than 2 weeks after receiving the notice in paragraph (9), apply in writing to the Registrar to revoke the extension on the ground that the party had not been served a copy of the request under paragraph (1).