PART 3Applications and proposals to amend the registers
Pre-inquiry meeting31
1
Where it has been decided to hold a public inquiry, the inspector may, if the inspector considers it desirable, hold a pre-inquiry meeting to determine the matters to be addressed and the procedure to be followed at the inquiry.
2
If the inspector decides to hold a pre-inquiry meeting, not less than 14 days’ notice in writing must be given to—
a
the applicant, in the case of an application;
b
the registration authority;
c
any person who has made written representations about the application or proposal; and
d
any other person whose presence at the pre-inquiry meeting the inspector considers desirable.
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4
The inspector may, at a pre-inquiry meeting—
a
give directions about things to be done in preparation for the inquiry to—
i
the applicant, in the case of an application;
ii
the registration authority; and
iii
any other person wishing to appear at the inquiry; and
b
specify a date or dates by which any such directions must be complied with.
5
In particular, the inspector may direct any person wishing to give evidence to serve a written statement of that evidence on—
a
the inspector; and
b
such other persons as the inspector may specify.