10.—(1) In rule 54.8(1), for “relevant practice” substitute “approved”.
(2) In rule 54.5—
(a)in paragraph (4), for “(5) and (6)” substitute “(5), (6) and (7)”; and
(b)after paragraph (6) insert—
“(7) Where the application for judicial review is in respect of a failure by a competent authority to comply with the Public Service Obligations in Transport Regulations 2023(1) in deciding to enter into a public services contract or make a general rule, the claim form must be filed within the applicable time period specified in regulation 24(1) of those Regulations.”.
(3) In rule 54.8(4)(a), paragraphs (i), (ia) and (ii) are renumbered respectively as (i), (ii) and (iii).
(4) After rule 54.8 insert—
54.8A.—(1) A claimant who has been served with any acknowledgment of service in accordance with rule 54.8(2)(b)(i) may file a reply.
(2) Any reply must be—
(a)filed not more than 7 days after service of the acknowledgment of service; and
(b)served on—
(i)the defendant; and
(ii)any person served with the claim form,
as soon as practicable and in any event not later than 7 days after it is filed.
(3) The time limits under this rule may not be extended by agreement between the parties.
(4) Practice Direction 54A makes provision as to the content and length of any reply.”.