Whereas prior distribution and publication of the amendment would otherwise be required, it has been determined that the amendment is of a perfunctory nature and that immediate promulgation is required in the interest of efficient administration. This Order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.
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Notice to Attorney General. Constitutionality of Statute . In any proceeding in a court subject to these rules in which an Act of Assembly is alleged to be unconstitutional or a charitable bequest or trust is involved and the Commonwealth is not a party, the party raising the question of constitutionality or the plaintiff in a proceeding involving a charitable bequest or trust shall promptly give notice thereof by registered mail to the Attorney General of Pennsylvania together with a copy of the pleading or other portion of the record raising the issue and shall file proof of the giving of the notice. The Attorney General may intervene as a party or may be heard without the necessity of intervention. The court in its discretion may stay the proceedings pending the giving of the notice and a reasonable opportunity to the Attorney General to respond thereto.