# The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Tax Chamber) Rules 2009, Article 29: Determination with or without a hearing


(1) Subject to rule 26(6) (determination of a Default Paper case without a hearing) and the following paragraphs in this rule, the Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, unless—
(a) each party has consented to the matter being decided without a hearing; and
(b) the Tribunal considers that it is able to decide the matter without a hearing.
(2) This rule does not apply to decisions under Part 4 (correcting, setting aside, reviewing and appealing Tribunal decisions).
(3) The Tribunal may dispose of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, without a hearing under rule 8 (striking out a party's case).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/273/article/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-first-tier-tribunal-tax-chamber-rules-2009/article-29
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