Article 17

the words from “, but any decision” in paragraph (2) to the end of that paragraph shall be omitted; and

after paragraph (2) there shall be inserted—

“(3)

Subject to paragraph (4) below, the tribunal may set aside any decision or direction given in the absence of a party on such terms as it thinks just, on the application of that party or of any other person interested served at the appropriate tribunal centre within 14 days after the date when the decision or direction of the tribunal was released.

(4)

Where a party makes an application under paragraph (3) above and does not attend the hearing of that application, he shall not be entitled to apply to have a decision or direction of the tribunal on the hearing of that application set aside.”.