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Article 16 Failure of parties to attend hearing

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(1)

If a party fails to attend or be represented at a hearing of which he has been duly notified in terms of article 15, the NCIS appeals tribunal may—

(a)

unless it is satisfied that there is sufficient reasons for such absence, hear and determine the appeal in the party’s absence; or

(b)

adjourn the hearing.

(2)

Before deciding to dispose of the appeal in the absence of a party, the NCIS appeals tribunal shall consider the party’s statements and any other documents submitted by them in relation to the appeal.