Transfer of cases
19.—(1) In addition to the Tribunal’s power to transfer proceedings under rule 5(3)(k) (transfer of proceedings to another tribunal), the Tribunal may, at the request of the appellant, transfer the proceedings to a Pensions Appeal Tribunal appointed for Scotland or Northern Ireland if—
(a)the appellant did not reside in the United Kingdom when the proceedings were started; and
(b)the appellant has satisfied the Tribunal that—
(i)the appellant has a closer connection with Scotland or with Northern Ireland than with England and Wales; or
(ii)there is some other good reason for the appeal to be heard in Scotland or in Northern Ireland.
(2) If the Tribunal transfers the proceedings under paragraph (1) it must notify the parties and the tribunal to which it transfers the proceedings.
(3) If the Tribunal refuses a request to transfer the proceedings under paragraph (1) it must send written notice of reasons for such refusal to the appellant.