Article 10 Adjournment of hearings
(1)
Subject to rule 9(1) or (2), a special adjudicator shall not adjourn a hearing unless he is satisfied that an adjournment is necessary for the just disposal of the appeal.
(2)
When considering whether an adjournment is necessary, a special adjudicator shall have particular regard to the need to secure the just, timely and effective conduct of the proceedings.
(3)
Where a hearing is adjourned, the special adjudicator shall —
(a)
consider whether further directions should be given under rule 23, and
(b)
give notice either orally or in writing to every party to the proceedings of the time and place of the adjourned hearing.