4.—(1) When the Secretary of State causes a section 52 inquiry to be held, he shall cause a notice, in these Rules called a “notice of inquiry”, to be served on the officer concerned who shall be made a party to the inquiry. Service of such a notice shall be effected at least 30 days before the date fixed for the inquiry either by serving the officer concerned personally or by sending the notice to his last known address by registered post or by the recorded delivery service.
(2) The notice of inquiry shall state:
(a)the facts giving rise to the inquiry;
(b)the allegation made against the officer to whom the notice is addressed and the grounds therefor;
(c)the time and date when and the place where the inquiry is to be held;
(d)the officer's rights as set out in rule 7(2) and (3) of these Rules.
