The Economic Regulation of Transport Act, 2024 (Act No. 6 of 2024)Chapter 3 : Economic Regulation of Transport Facilities and ServicesPart E : Hearing Procedures28. Decision at end of hearing |
| (1) | Within 20 business days of the conclusion of a hearing, the panel that heard the matter must publish a decision, together with written reasons for the decision on the website. |
| (2) | The decision supported by a majority of the members of the Panel is the decision of the Council in that matter. |
| (3) | When considering an appeal or review of a price control determined by the Regulator, the Council must— |
| (a) | assess the— |
| (i) | process followed by the Regulator in approving the price control; and |
| (ii) | general reasonableness of the price control; and |
| (b) | either affirm the price control as determined by the Regulator or refer the price control back to the Regulator for re-consideration. |
| (4) | When considering an appeal or a review of a compliance notice or price control reduction notice, the Council may confirm, modify or cancel all or part of the notice. |
| (5) | If the Council confirms or modifies all or part of a compliance notice, the applicant must comply with that notice as confirmed or modified, within the time period specified therein. |
| (6) | A decision by the Council may be taken on review to the High Court, subject to its rules. |
| (7) | When exercising its powers in terms of section 22(3), the Council may confirm, modify or set aside all or any part of a ruling or decision. |