# The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Tax Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2017, Paragraph 30: Decision with or without a hearing

Extent: S

(1) Subject to rule 27(6) (determination of a Default Paper case without a hearing) and the following paragraphs in this rule, the First-tier Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, unless—
(a) each party has consented to the matter being decided without a hearing; and
(b) the First-tier Tribunal considers that it is able to decide the matter without a hearing.
(2) This rule does not apply to decisions under Part 4 of these Rules (correcting, reviewing and appealing decisions of the First-tier Tribunal).
(3) The First-tier Tribunal may dispose of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, under rule 8 (dismissal of a party’s case) without a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/69/schedule/paragraph/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/first-tier-tribunal-for-scotland-tax-chamber-procedure-regulations-2017/schedule/paragraph-30
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