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A seven‑day statutory service requirement need not automatically invalidate a petition; courts may extend time for special circumstances.
Election law – service of Notice under s.62 PEA and r.6(1) PE(EP) Rules – mandatory vs directory interpretation of "shall"; Rule 19 power to enlarge time for special circumstances applies to service time fixed by statute where rules are authorised by s.93; registry delay can constitute special circumstances; failure to serve within seven days does not automatically render petition a nullity.
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