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1.3.9.2 Formalities

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Whilst most of the aspects relating to formalities will have been checked by PCT Unit prior to examination, there will be some formality matters which may be reported upon by the examiner. These include matters covered in Rules 5.1, 6.1 (Ad. Inst. 205), 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 9 and 10. [Rule 66.2(a)(iii)]

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