Rule 27 of The Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules: Service of summons by mobile-enabled messaging application
(1) A summons may be sent by mobile-enabled messaging application to the respondent's last known
and used telephone number.
(2) A summons shall—
(a) be deemed served on the day which it is sent if it is sent within the official business hours on
a business day in the jurisdiction sent; or
(b) if it is sent outside of business hours and on a day that is not a business day, it shall be
deemed to have been served on the business day subsequent.
(3) Service shall be deemed to have been effected through a mobile-enabled messaging service when
the sender receives a delivery receipt.
(4) An officer of the court who is duly authorized to effect service shall file an Affidavit of Service
attaching the delivery receipt confirming service.
and used telephone number.
(2) A summons shall—
(a) be deemed served on the day which it is sent if it is sent within the official business hours on
a business day in the jurisdiction sent; or
(b) if it is sent outside of business hours and on a day that is not a business day, it shall be
deemed to have been served on the business day subsequent.
(3) Service shall be deemed to have been effected through a mobile-enabled messaging service when
the sender receives a delivery receipt.
(4) An officer of the court who is duly authorized to effect service shall file an Affidavit of Service
attaching the delivery receipt confirming service.
Check the current authoritative text and amendment history before relying on this provision.