40.—(1) After the notice of reference and the respondent’s notice have been filed, the Tribunal must convene a directions hearing.
(2) The parties must be given 28 days notice of the time and place of the hearing under paragraph (1).
(3) Part 1, 2 (except for rule 4), 4 (except for rules 24 and 34) and 5 (except for rule 35(1)(c)) apply to the determination of a reference by the Tribunal as they apply to the determination of an appeal or application.
(4) The referrer may seek the Tribunal’s permission to withdraw a reference made under rule 38 (notice of reference).