S.L. 12.12 ст. 3Service by post.

(1) Saving the provisions of sub-rule (2) of this rule, service of judicial acts shall, unless otherwise ordered by a court, be effected by registered post, and an application for an advice of delivery shall be made at the time of posting:

Provided that the registrar on a request by the party filing the judicial act may, upon reasonable cause being shown, direct that service be effected by the executive officers of the courts.

(2) The provisions of this rule shall not apply to -

(a) applications of appeal;

(b) applications made under the provisions of the Constitution of Malta and the European Convention

Act;

(c) sworn applications; and

(d) applications referred to in Part II of Book Second of the Code.