National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005)

Rules

Regulations for matters relating to the functions of the Tribunal and Rules for the conduct of matters before the National Consumer Tribunal

Part D : Hearings

24. Non-appearance
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[Rule 24 heading substituted by rule 16 of Notice 428 of 2011, GG 34405, dated 29 June 2011]

 

(1)If a party to a matter fails to attend or be represented at any hearing or any proceedings, and that party—

(a)        is the applicant, the presiding member may dismiss the matter by issuing a written ruling; or

(b)        is not the applicant, the presiding member may—

(i)        continue with the proceedings in the absence of that party; or

(ii)        adjourn the hearing to a later date.

 

(2)The Presiding member must be satisfied that the party had been properly notified of the date, time and venue of the proceedings, before making any decision in terms of subrule (1 ).

 

(3)The Registrar must send a copy of the ruling to the parties.

[Rule 24(3) substituted by rule 24 of Notice No. R. 203, GG 38557, dated 13 March 2015]

 

[Rule 24 substituted by rule 16 of Notice 428 of 2011, GG 34405, dated 29 June 2011]