Paragraph 23 Decision with or without a hearing
Subject to the following paragraphs of this rule, the First-tier Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings unless—
the views of all parties have been sought and no party has objected to the matter being decided without a hearing; and
the First-tier Tribunal considers that it is able to decide the matter without a hearing.
This rule does not apply to decisions under Part 4 of these Rules (correcting, reviewing and appealing decisions of the First-tier Tribunal).
The First-tier Tribunal may dispose of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, under rule 7 (dismissal of a party’s case) without a hearing.
Where the First-tier Tribunal considers that the conditions set out in paragraph (1) are met, the Tribunal must proceed to determine the case without a hearing.
A case determined in accordance with paragraph (4) is to be known as a “paper case.”