Article 32 Procedure, and decision of Tribunal

Within 21 days of the service of the notice under rule 31, the copyright owner may serve on the Secretary his written answer setting out the grounds of his objection and the terms of the licence which he considers the Tribunal should settle, and shall serve a copy of the same on the applicant and inform the Secretary of the date of such service.

Rules 10 to 16 shall apply to proceedings in respect of an application under rule 31 as they apply to proceedings in respect of an application under rule 3.

The final decision of the Tribunal on an application under rule 31 shall be given in writing and shall include a statement of the Tribunal’s reasons, and the Secretary shall as soon as practicable serve on every party to the proceedings a copy of the Tribunal’s decision. Rule 18 shall apply with regard to the publication of the decision.