Hong Kong Ordinances

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ORDINANCE - SECT 54

Rules

(Past version on 01/07/1997).
(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) The Chief Judge may make rules for the better carrying out of the purposes
and provisions of this Ordinance and in particular, but without prejudice to
the generality of the foregoing, may make rules- (Amended 10 of 2005 s. 14)

   (a)  as to all matters of procedure under this Ordinance;

   (b)  prescribing the forms to be used under this Ordinance;

   (c)  with regard to any matter as to which rules may be made under this
        Ordinance;

   (d)  providing for the enforcement in the High Court of orders made under
        this Ordinance in the District Court. (Added 37 of 1971 s. 4. Amended
        25 of 1998 s. 2)

(2) The Chief Judge, with the approval by resolution of the Legislative
Council, may make rules prescribing the fees and costs to be paid, charged or
allowed under this Ordinance. (Amended 10 of 2005 s. 14)

(3) (Repealed 79 of 1981 s. 5)