Regulation 10 Procedure on an inquiry

The Registrar may, if he thinks fit, before proceeding to dispose of a Part III question, appoint a person to hold an inquiry into any question of fact or any matter arising in connection therewith and to report to him thereon, and any person so appointed may require persons to attend at any such inquiry to give evidence or to produce documents reasonably required for the purpose of the inquiry and may take evidence on oath and for that purpose administer oaths.

Reasonable notice of the date and place of the holding of such inquiry shall be given to the Minister and to any persons to whom notice was given under regulation 8 of these regulations.

Any person to whom notice of an inquiry has been given shall be entitled to be heard at the inquiry and to be represented thereat by any other person whether legally qualified or not and, subject to the provisions of this part of these regulations, the procedure at the hearing shall be such as the person appointed to hold the inquiry shall determine.