Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983)RegulationsPart III : Submission of appeals10. Inquiries into appeals |
| (1) | The Director-General shall refer an appeal which has been noted terms of regulation 9(1), for inquiry and a report to an officer of the department other than the executive officer or another officer concerned in the refusal or conduct against which that appeal is brought. |
| (2) | An appellant may request or be requested to appear before the officer concerned at an inquiry referred to in subregulation (1) to be heard and questioned, and he may be assisted or represented by a legal representative. |
| (3) | A request in terms of subregulation (2) by an appellant to appear before the officer concerned to be heard and questioned shall be made in writing and shall accompany the appeal concerned. |
| (4) | An appellant shall be notified in writing of the date on which, the time at which and place at which he is to appear before the officer designated to report on an appeal, to be heard and questioned. |
| (5) | The Director-General shall submit each appeal and his recommendation, thereanent, together with the report of the officer who conducted the investigation referred to in subregulation (1), as well as all other relevant documents, to the Minister for consideration. |