2.—(1) This Schedule sets out the requirements for service where a document is required to be served.
(2) Service is to be carried out in accordance with Part 6 of the CPR as that Part applies to either a “claim form” or a “document other than a claim form” except where this Schedule provides otherwise or the court otherwise approves or directs.
(3) However where a document is required or permitted to be served at a company’s registered office service may be effected at a previous registered office in accordance with section 87(2) of the Companies Act.
(4) In the case of an overseas company service may be effected in any manner provided for by section 1139(2) of the Companies Act.
(5) If, for any reason, it is impracticable to effect service as provided for in paragraphs (2) to (4) then service may be effected in such other manner as the court may approve or direct.
(6) The following documents are treated as “claim forms” for the purposes of applying Part 6 of the CPR—
(a)an application for housing administration;
(b)any other application to the court; and
(c)an application for costs
and must be served by the applicant.
(7) Any other documents required to be served by these Rules are to be treated as “documents other than the claim form” for the purposes of Part 6 of the CPR.
(8) Part 6 of the CPR applies to the service of documents outside the jurisdiction with such modifications as the court may approve or direct.