F1Sch. 9B inserted (23.11.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.4.2007) by Rates (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2954 (N.I. 18)), arts. 1(3), 29(2), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/464, art. 2(1)(4), Sch. 1
11.—(1) Rules may include provision—N.I.
(a)for requiring hearings of appeals to take place in public except in circumstances specified in the rules;
(b)for parties to the appeal to be represented by such persons as may be determined by or under the rules;
(c)for authorising hearings of appeals to proceed in the absence of a party or parties to the appeal in circumstances specified in the rules;
(d)for requiring persons to attend to give evidence and produce documents;
(e)as to evidence generally (whether written evidence or oral evidence given under oath or affirmation);
(f)as to the adjournment of hearings.
(2) Any person who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any requirement imposed by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(d) shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.]