Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008)Chapter 7 : Remedies and EnforcementPart F : Companies Tribunal adjudication procedures180. Adjudication hearings before Tribunal |
| (1) | The Companies Tribunal— |
| (a) | must conduct its adjudication proceedings contemplated in this Act expeditiously and in accordance with the principles of natural justice; and |
| (b) | may conduct those proceedings informally. |
| (2) | If adjudication proceedings before the Tribunal are open to the public, the Tribunal may exclude members of the public, or specific persons or categories of persons, from attending the proceedings— |
| (a) | if evidence to be presented is confidential information, but only to the extent that the information cannot otherwise be protected; |
| (b) | if the proper conduct of the hearing requires it; or |
| (c) | for any other reason that would be justifiable in civil proceedings in a High Court. |
| (3) | At the conclusion of adjudication proceedings, the presiding member must issue a decision together with written reasons for the decision. |