(1)  An application for relief similar to certiorari , mandamus or prohibition may be made to the Court or a judge.

(2)  An application in the first instance is to be made ex parte for a general order to show cause why the relief sought by the applicant or further or other relief should not be granted upon grounds to be stated in the general order.

(3)  Notwithstanding subrule (2) , the Court or judge is to make an order absolute in the first instance if –

(a) the application is made by the Attorney-General ex officio, whether on behalf of the Sovereign or a subject, and the application seeks relief similar to certiorari ; or

(b) it appears necessary for the advancement of justice to do so and the application seeks relief similar to certiorari , mandamus or prohibition.

(4)  On an application, the Court or judge may –

(a) exercise the jurisdiction conferred by section 11(12) of the Act to grant relief similar to mandamus or an injunction by interlocutory order; and

(b) order a stay in respect of any proceedings to which the application relates.

(5)  An application is to –

(a) set out –

(i) the name, address and description of the applicant; and

(ii) the relief sought and the grounds on which it is sought; and

(iii) the judicial or other authority or other person to whom the order is proposed to be directed or against whom other relief is sought; and

(iv) particulars of any person who may be affected by the relief sought and the grounds upon which that person may be affected; and

(b) be accompanied by an affidavit verifying the facts relied on.

(6)  An application for a general order to show cause made under this rule is not to be granted except on the application of a person interested in the relief sought.