7. Acceptance of written applications
(1) For the purposes of the Act section 42(3), an application in writing is accepted by the executive officer when he or she affixes the Tribunal's seal to it.
(2) A written application must not be accepted, without the leave of the Tribunal, a judicial member or the executive officer, if it appears to the executive officer that the application ¾
(a) is not substantially complete;
(b) does not substantially comply with these rules; or
(c) is not properly signed or executed.
(3) If an application sent or made in accordance with rule 4(1)(b), (2) or (3) is not accepted, the executive officer is to notify the sender of the application ¾
(a) by telephone on the telephone number stated on the application or cover sheet;
(b) in writing to the postal address or facsimile number stated on the application or cover sheet; or
(c) by email sent to the email address stated on the application or cover sheet.