Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)Competition Tribunal RulesPart 4 - Tribunal ProceduresDivision B - Interim Relief in terms of Section 5930. Interim relief hearings |
| 1) | Rules 23, 24 and 25, each read with the changes required by context, apply to the pre-hearing procedures of an interim relief application. |
| 2) | Sections 52(2) - (5), 54(d), and 55, and Rules 22, and 25 and 26(2), each read with the changes required by context, apply to the hearing procedures of an interim relief application. |
| 3) | Subject to sub-rule (4), evidence on an application for interim relief must be by affidavit. |
| 4) | At the hearing of an application for interim relief, the presiding member of the Tribunal may allow— |
| a) | oral evidence in relation to an issue raised; or |
| b) | questioning of a deponent to an affidavit. |
| 5) | At the hearing of an application in terms of this Division, the Tribunal— |
| a) | must accept oral submissions from the Commission, the claimant, and each respondent; |
| b) | must assess the matter in terms of the relevant section; |
| c) | must either grant or refuse the relief sought. |
| 6) | Upon making an order in terms of this Division, the Tribunal may make an order for costs. |