Part 6Registration: general

Proceedings before the registrar

76Costs

1

The registrar may make orders about costs in relation to proceedings before him.

2

The power under subsection (1) is subject to rules which may, in particular, make provision about—

a

who may be required to pay costs,

b

whose costs a person may be required to pay,

c

the kind of costs which a person may be required to pay, and

d

the assessment of costs.

3

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2), rules under that subsection may include provision about—

a

costs of the registrar, and

b

liability for costs thrown away as the result of neglect or delay by a legal representative of a party to proceedings.

4

An order under subsection (1) shall be enforceable as an order of the court.

5

A person aggrieved by an order under subsection (1) may appeal to a county court, which may make any order which appears appropriate.