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to the proceeding written notice of the date and time it will consider whether to make the order.
 (4) Notice under subrule (3) must be sent by post in an envelope marked with the Court's return address:
 (a) to each party's address for service; and
 (b) if a party has no address for service—to the party's last‑known address.

Part 14—Disclosure

Division 14.1—Answers to specific questions

14.01  Declaration to allow specific questions
 (1) A declaration may be made under subsection 176(2) of the Act to allow interrogatories on the application of a party or on the Court's own initiative.
 (2) If a declaration is made, the Court or a Registrar may make appropriate orders in relation to answers to specific questions, having regard to any relevant Federal Court Rules.
Note: Interrogatories are not allowed in relation to a proceeding unless the Court or a Judge declares that it is appropriate in the interests of the administration of justice (see subsections 176(2) and (3) of the Act).

Division 14.2—Obligation to disclose

14.02  Declaration to allow discovery
 (1) A declaration may be made under subsection 176(2) of the Act to allow discovery on the application of a party or on the Court's own initiative.
Note: Discovery is not allowed in relation to a general federal law proceeding unless the Court or a Judge declares that it is appropriate in the interests of the administration of justice (see subsections 176(2) and (3) of the Act).
 (2) If a declaration is made, the Court or a Registrar may make an order for disclosure:
 (a) generally; or
 (b) in relation to particular classes of documents; or
 (c) in relation to particular issues; or
 (d) by a specified date.

14.03  Affidavit of documents
  A party who is ordered to disclose documents must file an affidavit of documents.

14.04  Production of documents to Court
  The Court may order a party to a proceeding to produce to it a document in the possession, custody or control of the party.

14.05  Claim for privilege
 (1) This rule applies if, on application for the production by a party of a document for inspection by the party making the application or to the Court:
 (a) privilege from production or inspection is claimed; or
 (b) objection is made to production or inspection on any other ground.
 (2) The Court may inspect the document for the purpose of determining whether the claim or objection is valid.

14.06  Order for particular disclosure
  If, at any stage of a proceeding, it appears to the Court from evidence or from the nature or circumstances of the case or from any document filed, that some document or class of document relating to a matter in question in the