71. (1) The provisions of section 70 shall also apply to an advocate who, having ceased to practise without giving the notice prescribed by section 69, resumes the practice of the profession on paying his arrears of contributions.
(2) However, upon a petition made under oath and for reasons deemed sufficient, the Executive Committee may relieve such advocate of payment of such arrears, including the portion accruing to the General Council.
(3) Such advocate shall nevertheless remain subject to section 65.