# The Lands Tribunal Rules 1996, Article 27: Determination of proceedings without a hearing


(1) The Tribunal may, with the consent of the parties to the proceedings, order that the proceedings be determined without an oral hearing.
(2) Where the Tribunal makes an order under paragraph (1), any party to the proceedings may submit written representations to the Tribunal.
(3) On or after making an order under paragraph (1), the Tribunal shall give such directions relating to the lodging of documents and representations as it considers appropriate.
(4) Rule 42 shall apply to proceedings to which this rule applies as if references to the calling of witnesses and the hearing of evidence in that rule were references to representations.
(5) The Tribunal may at any time, on the application of a party to the proceedings or of its own motion, order that the proceedings should be heard and in that event may give directions for the disposal of the proceedings in accordance with these Rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1022/article/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lands-tribunal-rules-1996/article-27
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