http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/182/article/3The Valuation Tribunal Rules (Northern Ireland) 2007HearingsenRATESStatute Law Database2024-06-19Expert Participation2018-04-01 These Rules regulate the exercise of rights of appeal to the Northern Ireland Valuation Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) and prescribe the practice and procedure in relation to proceedings before the Tribunal. 31The overriding objective of these Rules is to enable the Valuation Tribunal, with the assistance of the parties, to deal with cases fairly and justly.2Dealing with a case fairly and justly includes so far as is practicable—adealing with the case in ways which are proportionate to the complexity of the issues and to the resources of the parties;bseeking informality and flexibility in the proceedings under these Rules;censuring that the parties are on an equal footing procedurally and are able to participate fully in the proceedings, including assisting any party in the presentation of his case without advocating the course he should take;dusing the Valuation Tribunal’s special expertise effectively; andeavoiding delay, so far as compatible with the proper consideration of the issues.3The Valuation Tribunal shall seek to give effect to the overriding objective when it—aexercises any power under these Rules; orbinterprets these Rules.4In particular, the Valuation Tribunal must manage cases actively in accordance with the overriding objective.Rule 3 in operation at 16.4.2007, see rule 1