Regulation 20 Requests for hearings

Subject to paragraphs (2) to (5), a Commissioner may determine any proceedings without a hearing.

In the case of a penalty appeal, where a request for a hearing is made by the party on whom the penalty has been imposed, a Commissioner shall grant the request.

Where a request for a hearing is made by any party other than as provided by paragraph (2), a Commissioner shall grant the request unless he is satisfied that the proceedings can properly be determined without a hearing.

Where a Commissioner refuses a request for a hearing, he shall send written notice to the person making the request, either before or at the same time as making his determination or decision.

A Commissioner may, without an application and at any stage, direct a hearing.