Supreme Court Rules 1987

(1) Where the request for service is made in accordance with a Convention, a Registrar shall give either:

(a) a certificate, sealed with the seal of the Court:

(i) certifying that the document, copy letter of request and any translation, were served on the person to be served, on the date and in the manner specified in the certificate or, if attempts to effect service failed, certifying the failure and the reasons for the failure; and

(ii) certifying the amount of the costs incurred; or

(b) such other certificate as is appropriate to the terms of the relevant Convention.

(2) Where the request for service is not made in accordance with a Convention, a Registrar shall give either:

(a) a certificate, sealed with the seal of the Court:

(i) annexing the letter of request, a copy of the document to be served and of any translation and a copy of the affidavit under rule 80.04;

(ii) identifying the annexures;

(iii) certifying that the manner of service of the documents and the proof of service are such as are required by the Rules of the Court regulating the service of originating process of the Court in the Territory or, if attempts to effect service failed, certifying the failure and the reasons for the failure; and

(iv) certifying the amount of the costs incurred; or

(b) such other certificate as is appropriate to the terms of the letter of request.

(3) A Registrar shall send the certificate to the Attorney-General or, if the letter of request or a relevant Convention so requires, to the appropriate consul or other authority.

Order 81 Obtaining evidence for external tribunal