52. (1) If the provisions of rule 50 or rule 51 are not complied with, the President shall dismiss the petition:
Provided that if the person making the petition satisfies the President that sufficient cause existed for his not presenting the petition within the period prescribed in rule 50, the President shall have discretion to condone the failure to comply with that rule.
(2) If the petition is not dismissed under the preceding sub-rule, the President shall, if he is satisfied that sufficient grounds exist for such action, refer the petition to the Credentials Committee.