Hong Kong Regulations

CHIEF EXECUTIVE ELECTION (ELECTION PETITION) RULES - SECT 17

Notice of respondent's solicitor and service of notices

(Past version on 11/01/2002).

For the saving and transitional provisions relating to the amendments made by
the Resolution of the Legislative Council (L.N. 130 of 2007), see paragraph
(12) of that Resolution.

(1) A solicitor appointed to act for the respondent in the proceedings for a
petition shall, as soon as practicable after his appointment-

   (a)  give a notice of the appointment to the petitioner; and

   (b)  file a copy of the notice.

(2) Subject to section 7(2), any notice required to be served under these
Rules on a party may be served-

   (a)  by delivering or sending it by post to the solicitor acting for the
        party; or

   (b)  where no solicitor acts for the party-

        (i)    by delivering it to the party;

        (ii)   by leaving it at, or sending it by post or by recorded delivery
               or by a registered letter to, the party's last known residence
               in Hong Kong; or

        (iii)  in such other manner as the Court may direct.

(3) Subject to section 7(2), any notice required to be served under these
Rules on-

   (a)  the Secretary for Justice;

   (b)  the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs; or (L.N. 130 of
        2007)

   (c)  the Electoral Affairs Commission, may be served by delivering or
        sending it by post to the Secretary or the Commission, as the case may
        be.