(2) Notwithstanding subrule (1), a judge may, on the application of the petitioner as set out in Form 5 of the Schedule, no later than 14 days after the election petition is presented and supported by an affidavit showing what has been done, and on being satisfied that all reasonable effort has been made to effect personal service and cause the matter to come to the knowledge of the respondent, order that what has been done shall be considered sufficient service, subject to any conditions which he or she may think fit to impose.