S.L. 458.8 Art. 7Defective notice.

(1) Where, before the hearing of an inquiry, it appears to the President, or at any stage of the hearing it appears to the Council, that a notice of inquiry is defective, the President or the Council, as the case may be, shall give directions for the amendment of the notice as he or it may think necessary unless, having regard to the merits of the case, the required amendments cannot be made without injustice.

(2) Where in the opinion of the President or of the Council it is expedient, in consequence of the exercise by him or it of the powers conferred by sub-rule (1), that the inquiry should be postponed or adjourned, the President or the Council, as the case may be, shall give such directions in that behalf as appear necessary.