Paragraph 31 Duty to adjourn part of hearing where time limits have not expired
(1)
Where on the date appointed for the hearing the time allowed for a response has not expired, or has not started to run, the Tribunal must not proceed to hear the application except with the consent of the party whose response has not been received.
(2)
Where consent is required but is not given, the Tribunal must adjourn the proceedings and the Chairman must give such directions as he considers appropriate for the further hearing of the proceedings.