Consolidation of appeals10

1

Subject to paragraph (2) below, where in the case of two or more appeals to which these Rules apply it appears to the Tribunal—

a

that some common question of law or fact arises in both or all of them, or

b

that for some other reason it is desirable to proceed with the appeals under this rule,

the Tribunal may order that the appeals be consolidated or heard together.

2

The Tribunal shall not make an order under this rule without giving the parties an opportunity to show cause why such an order should not be made.