Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)

Chapter 2 : Film and Publication Board, Council, Appeal Tribunal and Enforcement Committee

5. Composition of Appeal Tribunal

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[Section 5 heading substituted by section 6 of Notice No. 876, GG 32534, dated 28 August 2009]

 

(1)The Appeal Tribunal shall consist of—
(a)a chairperson; and
(b)eight other members.

 

(2)A member of the Appeal Tribunal designated by the Minister shall act as chairperson of the Appeal Tribunal during the chairperson's absence.

[Section 5(2) substituted by section 3 of Notice No. 1296, GG 26950, dated 2 November 2004]

 

(3)The chairperson and four other members of the Appeal Tribunal shall constitute a quorum of the Appeal Tribunal.

 

(4)Decisions of the Appeal Tribunal shall be taken by a majority of votes, and in the case of an equality of votes the chairperson shall have a casting vote.