Tribunal enquiries

Postponement of hearing
48
1
The President or the tribunal panel may, on the President’s or the tribunal panel’s own initiative or on the application of a party, in exceptional circumstances, make an order to postpone a hearing.
2
An application by a party under paragraph (1) must be—
a
made in writing stating reasons in full, and
b
received by the Secretary of the Tribunal, and served by the applicant on the other party, at least 5 working days before the hearing.
3
If an order is made under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Tribunal must give the parties no less than 5 working days (or such shorter time as the parties agree) notice of the new hearing date.
4
Nothing in paragraph (3) obliges the Secretary of the Tribunal to consult or send a notice to any person who is not entitled to be represented at the hearing.
Reg. 48 in force at 1.9.2021, see reg. 1