Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)RulesEnforcement Committee Rules, 2022Schedule 1Part 3 : Enforcement Committee ProceduresSummary Disposal22. Summary judgment |
(1) | The Enforcement Committee may of its own initiative or on the application of a party, after giving the parties an opportunity to be heard, give summary judgment against an applicant or respondent on the whole of a case or on a particular issue if— |
(a) | it considers that— |
(i) | the applicant has no real prospect of succeeding on the claim or issue; or |
(ii) | the respondent has no real prospect of successfully defending the case or issue; and |
(b) | there is no other compelling reason why the case or issue should be disposed of at a substantive hearing. |
(2) | The Enforcement Committee may give any directions it considers appropriate for dealing with an application under this rule. |
(3) | Upon giving summary judgment, the Enforcement Committee may make any consequential order it considers appropriate. |