39. The Commission, of its own initiative or upon a demand, as above provided, may apply to a judge of the Superior Court of the district within whose jurisdiction the municipality or fabrique concerned lies, for an investigation to have such municipality or fabrique declared to be in default.
However, in the case of a fabrique, such application shall not be presented without the written authorization of the bishop of the diocese in which the head office of the fabrique is situated.
If such approval is granted, the bishop is entitled to insert therein the conditions which he may deem expedient.
R. S. 1964, c. 170, s. 38; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 55, s. 11; 1999, c. 40, s. 65; I.N. 2016-01-01 (NCCP).