Extracts-CCMA-Rules-717 - Guidelines - Notice of application and opposition (Rules 31(3) and 31(5)(a))

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Guidelines for CCMA proceedings set out prescribed forms for a Notice of Application (rule 31(3)) and a Notice of Opposition (rule 31(5)(a)). The text specifies how parties must provide notice, accept service of documents at the relevant addresses, and (where applicable) appoint representatives. It also addresses the use of an affidavit in support and includes signature lines and recipient details for the CCMA registrar and the opposing party or representatives.

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7. Notice of application: rule 31(3) of the CCMA rules

8. Notice of opposition: rule 31(5)(a) of the CCMA rules

717 GUIDELINES | 7. Notice of application: rule 31(3) of the CCMA rules
FORM 4 (prescribed by the labour court rules and adapted for use in CCMA proceedings) | | | | --- | --- | --- | | IN THE CCMA
HELD AT
In the conciliation/arbitration between –
(NAME OF APPLICANT)
and
(NAME OF RESPONDENT) | CASE NO: | Applicant1873 Respondent1874 | | NOTICE OF APPLICATION | | | TAKE NOTICE THAT the applicant intends applying to the CCMA at a date and time fixed by the registrar for an order in the following terms: AND TAKE NOTICE THAT the applicant will accept service of all documents in the proceedings at the address which is set out below, OR AND TAKE NOTICE THAT the applicant appoints …………………………………………asthe applicant ’s representative in this matter. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT the applicant will accept service of all documents in the proceedings in the above matter at the address of the office of the applicant ’s representative, which is set out below AND TAKE NOTICE FURTHER THAT the affidavit of will be used in support of this application. SIGNED at …………………………. this …….. day of……………………………….. 20…… APPLICANT/APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE Address: Tel: Telefax: Email: Ref: TO: THE REGISTRAR OF THE CCMA ……….. (the applicable regional office) Address: Tel: Telefax: Email: Ref: AND TO: RESPONDENT/RESPONDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE Address: Tel: Telefax: Email: Ref: Received a copy hereof on this ………….. day of………………20…… 1873 It is acceptable in the case of numerous applicants to name the first applicant and state thereunder‘second and further applicants as listed in Annexure A’, which is attached to this application 1874 It is acceptable in the case of numerous respondents to name the first respondent and state thereunder‘second and further respondents as listed in Annexure A’, which is attached to this application 718 GUIDELINES | 8. Notice of opposition: rule 31(5)(a) of the CCMA rules | | | | --- | --- | --- | | IN THE CCMA
HELD AT
In the conciliation/arbitration between –
(NAME OF APPLICANT)
and
(NAME OF RESPONDENT) | CASE NO: | Applicant1875 Respondent1876 | | NOTICE OF OPPOSITION | | | TAKE NOTICE THAT the respondent hereby gives notice of the respondent ’s intention to oppose the applicant ’s application. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT the respondent will accept service of all documents in the proceedings at the address which is set out below, OR AND TAKE NOTICE THAT the respondent appoints ………………………………………… as the respondent ’s representative in this matter. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT the respondent will accept service of all documents in the proceedings in the above matter at the address of the office of the respondent ’s representative, which is set out below AND TAKE NOTICE FURTHER THAT the affidavit of will be used in support of respondent ’s opposition. SIGNED at …………………………. this …….. day of……………………………….. 20…… RESPONDENT/RESPONDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE Address: Tel: Telefax: Email: Ref: TO: THE REGISTRAR OF THE CCMA ……….. (the applicable regional office) Address: Tel: Telefax: Email: Ref: AND TO: APPLICANT/APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE Address: Tel: Telefax: Email: Ref: Received a copy hereof on this ………….. day of………………20…… 1875 It is acceptable in the case of numerous applicants to name the first applicant and state thereunder‘second and further applicants as listed in Annexure A’, which is attached to this application 1876 It is acceptable in the case of numerous respondents to name the first respondent and state thereunder‘second and further respondents as listed in Annexure A’, which is attached to this application

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Notice of Application under rule 31(3)?

It provides formal notice that the applicant intends to apply to the CCMA for an order fixed by the registrar, and it sets out how service of documents and representative arrangements will be handled.

What must the Notice of Opposition under rule 31(5)(a) state?

It states that the respondent intends to oppose the applicant’s application, including how documents will be served and whether a representative is appointed.

When are affidavits used in support of the application or opposition?

The guidelines indicate that the affidavit will be used in support of the application, and an affidavit of the relevant party will be used in support of the respondent’s opposition.

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