Paragraph 11 C1

(1)

Subject to paragraph 10 above, the F1Lord Chancellor may from time to time make general rules governing the procedure and practice of the tribunal and generally for carrying into effect the tribunal’s duties and powers.

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1) above, rules under that sub-paragraph may provide for—

(a)

the awarding of costs by the tribunal;

(b)

the reference of any question to a member of the tribunal, or to any other person appointed by them, for report after holding a local inquiry;

(c)

the review by the tribunal of decisions previously given by them;

(d)

the number of members of the tribunal to constitute a quorum;

(e)

enabling the tribunal to dispose of any proceedings notwithstanding that in the course of those proceedings there has been a change in the persons sitting as members of the tribunal; and

(f)

the right of audience before the tribunal.

(3)

Rules under sub-paragraph (1) above may also, subject to the consent of the Treasury, prescribe the scale of fees for and in connection with proceedings before the tribunal.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words substituted by S.I. 1989/495, art. 2(1)(2)

Modifications

C1: Functions transferred to the Lord Chancellor by S.I. 1989/495, art. 2(1)(2)