(1) Subject to paragraph (3), the party required or directed under Rule 19.02 to file the notice shall serve a copy on—
(b) the Attorney-General for the Commonwealth, if the Attorney-General or the Commonwealth is not a party; and
(c) the Attorney-General of each State, if the Attorney-General or that State is not a party.
(2) Unless the Court otherwise orders, the copy shall be served forthwith after the notice is filed.
(3) Service of a copy of the notice need not be effected on an Attorney-General if steps have been taken that could reasonably be expected to cause the matters to be notified to be brought to the attention of that Attorney-General.
(4) The party serving a copy of the notice shall
forthwith file an affidavit of service.