Service of the application on the bankrupt or debtor
11.3.—(1) The Secretary of State must serve a notice of the application and the venue on the bankrupt or debtor not more than 14 days after the application is filed with the court.
(2) The notice must be accompanied by—
(a)a copy of the application;
(b)a copy of the Secretary of State’s report;
(c)a copy of any other evidence filed in support of the application; and
(d)a document for completion as an acknowledgement of service.
(3) The bankrupt or debtor must file the acknowledgement of service, indicating whether or not the application is contested, not more than 14 days after service of the application.
(4) A bankrupt or debtor who fails to file an acknowledgement of service within that time may attend the hearing of the application but may not take part in the hearing unless the court gives permission.