S.L. 458.19 Art. 5Notice of inquiry.

(1) As soon as may be after a complaint or report has been referred to the Council under the foregoing provisions and unless the Council is fully satisfied with the written explanation of the practitioner, the Registrar shall serve on the practitioner a notice of inquiry which shall specify the charge, and state the day, time and place at which the inquiry is to be held.

(2) The inquiry shall not be fixed for any date earlier than eight days after the date of service of the notice of inquiry on the practitioner.

(3) The Registrar shall cause such service to be effected either personally on the practitioner, or by the delivery of such notice at his place of residence.

(4) A notice of inquiry shall be in the form set out in Form A contained in the Schedule, with such variations as circumstances may require.

(5) A copy of these rules shall be sent with any notice of inquiry.

(6) A copy of the notice of inquiry shall be served on the complainant or the informer.