Notice of amended complaint by the commission; response by persons similarly situated to the complainant

to the complainant (a) When any complaint is amended to substitute or add the commission as a complaining party pursuant to section 46a-54-40a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the commission shall provide written notice to all persons who reasonably can be identified and whose legal rights the commission reasonably believes are adversely affected by the practices complained of in the amended complaint by certified mail or other mail service that confirms receipt. Such notice shall apprise such persons of the pendency of the commission complaint and advise such persons that they shall inform the commission in writing if they wish to proceed to seek such relief as is authorized by chapter 814c of the Connecticut General Statutes. (b) Any person receiving notice of an amended complaint pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall file a written response with the commission stating whether he or she wishes to have the commission seek such relief as is authorized by chapter 814c of the Connecticut General Statutes, and shall provide information that the commission may request. If a person adversely affected by the practices complained of in the amended complaint fails to ask the commission to seek relief and to provide requested information, the commission may not proceed on behalf of such person's claim.