2.51.—(1) Where a reconciliation has been effected between the petitioner and the respondent—
(a)after a decree nisi has been pronounced but before it has been made absolute, or
(b)after the pronouncement of a decree of judicial separation,
either party may apply for an order rescinding the decree by consent.
(2) Where the cause is pending in a divorce county court, the application shall be made on notice to the other spouse and to any other party against whom costs have been awarded or who is otherwise affected by the decree, and where the cause is pending in the High Court, a copy of the summons by which the application is made shall be served on every such person.
(3) The application shall be made to the judge and shall be heard in chambers.