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Article 16 Absence of parties

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(1)

If any party does not attend and is not represented at any hearing of which he has received notice in accordance with these rules, the Registrar may:

(a)

unless he is satisfied that the reasons for absence are justified, hear and determine the application in the party’s absence; or

(b)

adjourn the hearing.

(2)

Before deciding any application in the absence of any party, the Registrar must consider all evidence and written representations already submitted by the absent party.