Copyright Tribunal Regulations, 2004, Barbados

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COPYRIGHT TRIBUNAL REGULATIONS, 2004
ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

REGULATION

1. Citation.

2. Interpretation.

References and applications with respect to licensing schemes

1. Commencement of proceedings under sections 87, 88 and 89 of the Act.

2. Determination by Tribunal as to whether to entertain reference.

3. Application to be joined as a party.

4. Written response by operator of scheme or intervener.

5. Amendment of statement of case and answer.

6. Settlement of preliminary matters.

7. Consolidation of proceedings.

8. Procedure and evidence at hearing.

9. Representation and rights of audience.

10. Withdrawal of reference or application.

11. Decision of Tribunal.

12. Order under section 87 or 88 of the Act.

13. Commencement of proceedings under section 90 of the Act.

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1. Application for special leave to review order.

2. Application for review of an order.

3. Commencement of proceedings under section 94 of the Act.

4. Proceedings re the grant of renewal of licences.

5. Application for special leave to review order.

6. Application for review of an order under section 96 of the Act.

7. Order of Tribunal upon a review.

Application to settle the royalty or other sum payable

1. Commencement of proceedings under section 99 of the Act.

2. Review by Tribunal of an order made under section 77 of the Act.

Application for Tribunal's consent on behalf of performer

1. Commencement of proceedings under section 126 of the Act.

2. General considerations re validity of claim.

Appeal to the Court from decision of Tribunal and suspension of Tribunal's orders.

1. Notice of appeal.

2. Application for suspension of order.

3. Intervener's application.

4. Effect of suspension of order.

Miscellaneous and general

1. Direction for dispensing with service.

2. Extension of time limits.

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1. Failure to comply with directions.

2. Inspection of orders by public.

3. Fees.

4. Power of Tribunal to regulate procedure.

FIRST SCHEDULE

SECOND SCHEDULE

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Authority: These Regulations were made on 23rd June, 2004 by the Minister under sections 103 and 148 of the Copyright Act.

Commencement: 8th July, 2004.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Copyright Tribunal Citation. Regulations, 2004

2. (1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, Interpreta

tion.

"applicant" means a person or organisation that has referred a matter or made an application to the Tribunal;

"Chairman" means the person so designated by the members of the Tribunal;

"Form" means form set out in the First Schedule; First

Schedule.

"intervener" means a person or organisation who has applied under regulation 5 or 29 to be joined as a party to the proceedings;

"organisation" means an organisation that claims to be representative of persons claiming that they require licences in cases of a description to which a licensing scheme would apply, either generally or in relation to any description of case;

"proceedings" means proceedings in respect of a reference or an application before the Tribunal;

"secretary" means the person appointed to perform the secretarial duties for and on behalf of the Tribunal; and

"Tribunal" means the Copyright Tribunal.

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(2) The parties to any proceeding respecting a reference or application under the Act shall be

(a)

the applicant;

(b)

the person or organisation in respect of which the reference or application is made who indicates, in accordance with the Regulations, the willingness of that person or organisation to be part of the proceedings; and

(c)

a person or organisation who applies to the Tribunal to be joined as a party and whose application is approved.

References and applications with respect to licensing schemes

Commence-3. (1) Proceedings in relation to a reference or an application with

ment of

respect to a licensing scheme shall be commenced by the service on the

proceedings

under secretary by the applicant of a notice in Form 1, in the case of a reference ^{sections 87,} under section 87 or 88 of the Act, together with a statement of the

88 and 89

applicant's case.

of the Act. Form 1.

(2) Within 14 days after receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (1) the secretary shall serve a copy of the notice, together with a copy of the applicant's statement, on the operator of the licensing scheme named in the notice.

Determina-4. (1) Where a reference is made to it under section 87 or 88 of the

tion by

Act, the Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable after the receipt of the

Tribunal as

to whether applicant's notice, decide whether to entertain the reference and shall notify

to entertain

the applicant of its decision.

reference.

(2) The Tribunal shall not make a decision to entertain a reference under section 87, 88 or 89 of the Act unless it is reasonably satisfied, where the applicant is an organisation, that the organisation is representative of the class it claims to represent.

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(3)

The Tribunal, for the purposes of paragraph (2),

(a)

may permit such oral or written representations as it considers
necessary in the circumstances of the case;

(b)

shall cause a notice to be placed in at least one daily
newspaper published in Barbados informing of the application
and inviting any person who has grounds for objecting to the
reference being made by the applicant to submit the
objections, in writing, to the Tribunal within 30 days of the
publication of the notice.

(4)

Where the Tribunal

(a)

decides to entertain the reference, it shall give such directions
as to the taking of any steps required or authorised under these
Regulations, or as to any further matter, as the Tribunal thinks
fit;

(b)

declines to entertain the reference, it shall direct that no further
proceedings shall be taken by any party in connection with the
reference.

5. (1) A person or organisation that desires to be joined as a Application

to be joined

party to proceedings before the Tribunal shall apply to the Tribunal to

as a party.

be so joined.

(2)

An application referred to in paragraph (1) shall be in Form 2. Form 2.

(3)

The Tribunal may permit a person or organisation who makes an application referred to in paragraph (2) to be joined as a party to the proceedings before the Tribunal where the person or organisation establishes to the satisfaction of the Tribunal that it has a substantial interest in the matter which is the subject of the proceedings, whether or not the proceedings have already commenced.

(4)

The secretary to the Tribunal, within 14 days of a decision by the Tribunal to permit a joinder referred to in paragraph (3), shall notify in writing each party to the proceedings of every person or organisation that has been permitted to join as a party to the proceedings.

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Written 6. (1) The operator of the licensing scheme shall, within 28 days

response by

of the service on him of a copy of the applicant's statement of case in

operator of

scheme or accordance with regulation 3(2), serve on the secretary a written

intervener.

answer to the applicant's statement setting out his case.

(2)

Within 21 days after receipt of a notification referred to in regulation 5(4), an intervener shall serve on the secretary a statement of the case he intends to make.

(3)

The secretary shall serve a copy of the case or answer on every other party to the proceedings within 10 days of the receipt thereof.

Amend-7. (1) Subject to paragraph (3), a party may at any time before

ment of

the commencement of the proceedings amend his statement of case

statement

_{of case and} or answer by serving on the secretary the amended statement or

answer.

answer.

(2)

On being served with an amended statement of case or answer, the secretary shall as soon as practicable serve a copy thereof on every other party.

(3)

No statement of case or answer shall be amended after the commencement of the proceedings without the leave of the Tribunal.

Settlement 8. Upon the expiration of the time specified by regulation 6(1) for

of prelimi

the service on the secretary of a statement of case or answer, the

nary

matters. Chairman shall notify each party to the proceedings of the date appointed for the settlement of preliminary matters prior to the conduct of the proceedings.

Consolida-9. Where there is pending before the Tribunal more than one

tion of

reference under section 87 or 88 of the Act relating to the same

proceed

ings. licensing scheme, the Chairman may if he thinks fit, either of his own motion or on an application made by a party to the proceedings, order that some or all the references or applications, as the case may be, shall be considered together.

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10. (1) Every party to a proceeding before the Tribunal shall be Procedure entitled to attend the hearing, to address the Tribunal, to give evidence ^and

evidence at

and call witnesses. hearing.

(2)

A hearing of the Tribunal shall be public except where the Tribunal orders otherwise in the interest of maintaining the confidentiality of any information disclosed to the Tribunal.

(3)

Evidence before the Tribunal shall be given orally or by affidavit.

11. (1) A party to proceedings before the Tribunal may appear on Representa

tion and

his own behalf or may be represented by his attorney-at-law or an

rights ofagent. audience.

(2)

A party that has appointed an agent to represent him shall notify the Tribunal, in writing, of the appointment.

(3)

An agent appointed by a party shall be deemed to continue to have authority to act for such a party until the Tribunal has been notified, in writing, of the termination of his appointment.

12. (1) An applicant may withdraw his reference or application Withdrawal

of reference

at any time before it has been finally disposed of by giving notice, in

or applica-

Form 3, of the withdrawal to the Tribunal. tion.

Form 3.

(2)

An applicant who has withdrawn his reference or application shall serve a copy of the notice on every other party to the proceedings, and inform the secretary of the date of such service.

(3)

Any party to the proceedings may within 14 days of the receipt of the notice of withdrawal apply to the Tribunal in Form 4 for Form 4. an order that, notwithstanding such withdrawal, the reference or application should proceed to be determined by the Tribunal.

(4)

Where the Tribunal decides to proceed with such reference or application it may, for that purpose, substitute the party referred to in paragraph (3) as the applicant in the matter before the Tribunal.

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Decision of 13. (1) The Tribunal, at the conclusion of a hearing, shall make

Tribunal.

an order respecting the reference or application made to it, and shall include a statement of the reasons for the decision.

Order under 14. An order made in respect of a reference under section 87 or 88

section 87

of the Act

or 88 of the

^Act. (a) may confirm the proposed scheme;

(b)

may vary the proposed scheme generally or only as it relates to the particular cases submitted in the reference; or

(c)

shall specify the period for which it shall be in effect.

Commence-15. (1) Proceedings in respect of a reference under section 90 of the

ment of

Act, regarding the failure to grant a licence or the inclusion of unreasonable

proceedings

under terms in the licence shall be commenced by the service of a notice in

section 90

Form 5.

of the Act. Form 5.

(2)

Regulations 5 to 13 shall apply to the proceedings referred to in paragraph (1).

(3)

The Tribunal, where it is reasonably satisfied that the claim of the applicant is well-founded, shall make an order for the grant of a licence on such terms as are set out in the order.

(4)

The order referred to in paragraph (3) shall specify

(a)

that it is of indefinite duration; or

(b)

the period for which it shall be in effect.

Application 16. (1) A person or organisation that desires to have the Tribunal

for special

review an order made by it under section 87, 88 or 90 of the Act shall

leave to

review apply to the Tribunal in Form 6 for leave to review the order.

order.

Form 6. (2) An application referred to in paragraph (1) shall set out the grounds upon which the application is made.

(3) The Tribunal shall within 14 days of the receipt of the application, notify the applicant in writing of the grant or refusal of leave.

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17. (1) An application for the review by the Tribunal of a scheme Application

for review

in accordance with section 89(2) or of an order under section 91 of the

of an order.

Act shall be made in Form 7, and shall be accompanied by a statement Form 7. of the grounds for the application.

(2)

The person making an application referred to in paragraph (1) shall serve a notice of the application and the statement that accompanied the application on every person who was a party to the reference in respect of which the existing order had been made.

(3)

Within 14 days of the service upon a person of a notice referred to in paragraph (2), that person may make representations in writing to the Tribunal regarding the application for review, and shall serve a copy of any such representations on the applicant and inform the secretary of the date of such service.

(4)

The Tribunal may receive and consider such representations, from the applicant or a person on whom a notice was served, as it considers necessary in making a decision regarding the application for the review.

(5)

The Tribunal shall make an order,

(a)

in respect of a review under section 89 of the Act, confirming or
varying the scheme as it relates to cases of the description to which
the reference relates;

(b)

in respect of a review under section 91 of the Act, confirming or
varying the existing order.

(6)

The Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable after making its decision, notify in writing, the applicant and any other person who made representations to it of that decision.

(7)

Where on any further reference or application for review of the Tribunal's order under section 89 or 91 of the Act the Tribunal has varied the licensing scheme, it shall in such a case annex to the decision a copy of the scheme as so varied.

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Commence-18. (1) A prospective licensee, pursuant to section 94 of the Act,

ment of

may, by notice in Form 8, refer to the Tribunal the terms on which a

proceedings

under licensing body proposes to grant a licence.

section 94

of the Act. (2) The notice shall be accompanied by a statement containing the

Form 8.

grounds on which the prospective licensee is challenging the proposed terms of the licensing body.

(3)

The Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable after the receipt of the applicant's notice, decide whether to entertain the reference, and may for that purpose at its discretion allow representations in writing to be made by the applicant or the licensing body or both.

(4)

Where after it has considered the reference and any representations referred to in paragraph (3), the Tribunal

(a)

decides to entertain the reference, it shall give such directions as to the taking of any steps required or authorised under these Regulations, or as to any further matter, as the Tribunal thinks fit; and

(b)

declines to entertain the reference, it shall direct that no further proceedings shall be taken by any party in connection with the reference.

(5)

The Tribunal shall in writing notify the applicant of its decision to entertain or not to entertain the reference, as the case may be, and shall, where it decides to entertain the reference, also notify the applicant of the date for the commencement of the proceeding respecting the reference.

(6)

The applicant shall, where the Tribunal decides to entertain the reference, serve on the licensing body a copy of the notice, the accompanying statement and the date appointed by the Tribunal for the hearing of the matter.

(7)

The decision of the Tribunal shall be in writing and shall include a statement of its reasons.

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(8)

The secretary shall serve a copy of the decision referred to in paragraph (7) on the applicant and the licensing body.

(9)

Regulations 5 to 13 shall apply to proceedings referred to in this regulation.

19. (1) Proceedings respecting an application for the renewal of Proceedings

re the grant

licences under section 95 of the Act shall be commenced by the service of

of renewal

a notice in Form 8 on the secretary by the applicant. of licences.

Form 8.

(2)

The application shall be accompanied by a statement in writing containing the facts on which the applicant relies to show that it is unreasonable that the licence should cease to be in force.

(3)

As soon as practicable after receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (1), the secretary shall serve a copy of the notice, together with a copy of the applicant's statement, on the licensing body named in the notice.

(4)

Regulations 7 and 10 to 13 apply to the proceedings before the Tribunal respecting the application referred to in this regulation.

(5)

Where the Tribunal is satisfied that the application is well-founded, an order made respecting an application referred to in this regulation shall

(a)

declare that the licensee shall continue to be entitled to the benefit
of the licence;

(b)

contain such terms as the Tribunal considers reasonable in the
circumstances; and

(c)

shall indicate the period during which the order shall be in force.

20. (1) A person or organisation that desires to have the Tribunal Application

for special

review an order made by it under sections 94 and 95 of the Act shall apply

leave to

to the Tribunal in Form 6 for leave to review the order. review

order.

(2) An application referred to in paragraph (1) shall set out the grounds Form 6. upon which the application is made.

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(3) The Tribunal shall within 14 days of the receipt of the application notify the applicant in writing of the grant or refusal of leave.

Application 21. (1) An application for the review under section 96 of the Act of

for review

an order made under section 94 or 95 of the Act shall be made by

of an order

under notice in Form 7 served on the Tribunal within 28 days of the making

section 96

of the order by the Tribunal.

of the Act. Form 7.

(2)

As soon as practicable after receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (1) the secretary shall serve a copy of the notice on any person who is affected by the existing order made under section 94 or 95 of the Act.

(3)

Within 14 days of the service upon a person of a notice referred to in paragraph (2) that person may make representations in writing to the Tribunal regarding the application for review, and shall serve a copy of any such representations on the applicant and inform the secretary of the date of such service.

(4)

The Tribunal may receive and consider such representations, referred to in paragraph (3), from the applicant or a person on whom a notice was served, as it considers necessary in making a decision regarding the application for the review.

Order of 22. (1) The Tribunal, on the conclusion of proceedings conducted

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in accordance with regulation 21, may make an order confirming or

upon a

review. varying the existing order to which the application relates, as the Tribunal determines to be reasonable in the circumstances.

(2)

An order referred to in paragraph (1) may direct

(a)

the amount to be paid for the licence or the undertaking to be given by the licensee to pay the amount charged when it is ascertained;

(b)

whether the benefit of the order may be assigned.

(3) The Tribunal shall in the order direct the date on which the order shall take effect.

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(4) The Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable after making its decision, notify in writing the applicant and any other person who made representations to it of that decision.

Application to settle the royalty or other sum payable

23. (1) Proceedings in relation to an application under section 99 of the Act

(a)

to determine the royalty to be paid in respect of the rental of copies of sound recording, films or computer programmes pursuant to section 77 of the Act; and

(b)

to vary an order previously made by the Tribunal

shall be commenced by the service of a notice in Form 9 on the secretary by the copyright owner or the person claiming to be treated as licensed by him, together with a statement of the applicant's case.

(2)

Where a notice is served on the secretary under paragraph (1) the secretary shall serve a copy thereof, together with the statement of the applicant's case, on the other party.

(3)

An application under section 99(4) of the Act for the special leave of the Tribunal shall be made by the service on the secretary by the applicant of a notice in Form 6, together with a statement of the grounds for the application.

(4)

The Tribunal shall within 14 days of the receipt of the application notify the applicant in writing of the grant or refusal of leave.

24. (1) As soon as practicable after receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (1) of regulation 23, the secretary shall serve a copy of the notice on any person who is affected by the existing order made under section 94 or 95 of the Act.

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Commencement of proceedings under section 99 of the Act.

Form 9.

Form 6.

Review by Tribunal of an order made under section 77 of the Act.

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(2)

Within 14 days of the service upon a person of a notice referred to in paragraph (2) of regulation 23, that person may make representations in writing to the Tribunal regarding the application for review, and shall serve a copy of any such representations on the applicant and inform the secretary of the date of such service.

(3)

The Tribunal may receive and consider such representations, from the applicant or a person on whom a notice was served, as it considers necessary in making a decision regarding the application for the review.

(4)

The Tribunal, on the conclusion of proceedings conducted in accordance with this regulation, may make an order confirming or varying the existing order as the Tribunal determines to be reasonable in the circumstances.

(5)

The Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable after making its decision, notify the applicant and any other person who made representations to it, in writing, of that decision.

(6)

Where the Tribunal makes an order varying an existing order, the Tribunal shall specify in the order the date on which the order takes effect.

Application for Tribunal's consent on behalf of performer

Commence-25. (1) Proceedings under section 126 of the Act for the Tribunal's

ment of

consent, on behalf of the performer, to the making of a recording from a

proceedings

under previous recording of a performance shall be commenced by the service by

section 126

the applicant on the secretary of a notice in Form 10.

of the Act. Form 10.

(2) Where a notice has been served in accordance with paragraph (1), the Tribunal, for the purposes of determining

(a)

whether the identity or whereabouts of a performer can be ascertained; or

(b)

whether the consent of a performer has been withheld for the protection of an illegitimate interest,

shall cause a notice to be published not less than 2 times in a newspaper published daily in Barbados.

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(3)

A notice referred to in paragraph (2) shall

(a)

set out the relevant particulars of the matter; and

(b)

request information on the identity or whereabouts of the performer.

(4)

On the expiration of 28 days from the date of the publication of the notice, or the date of publication of the last such notice, the Tribunal, on being satisfied

(a)

that the identity or whereabouts of the performer cannot be
ascertained; and

(b)

that the factors set out in section 126(4) of the Act have been taken
into account,

may make an order giving its consent on such terms as it thinks fit.

(5)

A performer in respect of whom an application made under section 126 of the Act relates may within the period referred to in paragraph (3), serve on the secretary his answer setting out his case and the grounds for the withholding of his consent.

(6)

Regulations 10 to 13 shall apply to proceedings in respect of an application under this regulation as they apply to proceedings in respect of an application under regulation 3.

26. In determining whether a claim by an applicant on a reference or General

considera

application is well-founded, the Tribunal shall take into account the

tions re

following matters: validity of claim.

(a)

the availability of access to other schemes or licensing bodies;

(b)

the principles that are generally applied by licensing bodies in the
grant of licences;

(c)

the terms of existing schemes or licences; and

(d)

the likely effect of a failure to obtain a licence.

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Appeal to the Court from decision of Tribunal and suspension of Tribunal's orders

Notice of 27. (1) An appeal to the High Court on a point of law arising from a

appeal.

decision of the Tribunal shall be brought within 28 days of the date of the decision of the Tribunal, or within such further period as the Court may, on an application to it, allow.

(2) A party who desires to bring an appeal referred to in paragraph (1) shall as soon as may be practicable

Form 11. (a) serve on the secretary a notice in Form 11 of such an appeal;

(b)

serve a copy of the notice referred to in sub-paragraph (a) on every person who was a party to the proceedings giving rise to the decision of the Tribunal; and

(c)

request from the Tribunal a signed copy of any note of the proceedings prepared by the Tribunal that is to be made available to the Court for its use.

(3)

The Tribunal shall within 14 days of receipt of the notice and request referred to in paragraph (2) provide a copy of the note requested to the party making the request.

(4)

Where an appeal has been lodged with the Court, the Tribunal shall not make any further order on the reference or application which is the subject of the appeal until the Court has given its decision thereon.

(5)

The Tribunal may of its own motion or upon the application of a party to the proceedings suspend the operation of any order contained in its decision, and shall, if an order is so suspended, cause notice of the same to be served on every person affected by the suspension.

Application 28. (1) An application to the Tribunal by a party to the proceedings ^for to suspend the operation of an order made by the Tribunal shall be made by

suspension

of order. serving on the secretary a notice in Form 12 within 7 days of receipt of

Form 12.

the decision of the Tribunal, together with a statement of the grounds for suspension.

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(2)

Within 14 days of the service of the notice under paragraph (1), a party may serve on the secretary a statement setting out the grounds of his objection to the applicant's case, and shall serve a copy of the same on every person who was a party to the proceedings giving rise to the decision and inform the secretary of the date of such service.

(3)

The Tribunal may receive and consider such representations, from the applicant or a person on whom a notice was served, as it considers necessary in making a decision regarding the application for suspension.

(4)

Where the Tribunal, after consideration of the application and any representations, refuses an application to suspend the operation of an order, the secretary shall as soon as practicable serve on every party to the proceedings a copy of the Tribunal's decision, together with a statement of the Tribunal's reasons for refusal.

(5)

Where any order of the Tribunal has been suspended upon the application of a party to the proceedings or by the Court, the secretary shall serve notice of the suspension on all parties to the proceedings.

1. A person or organisation that claims to have a substantial interest in proceedings in respect of an application under regulation 28 may, in accordance with regulation 5, apply to the Tribunal to be joined as a party; and that regulation shall apply to the proceedings in respect of such an application for the suspension of an order.

2. Where the operation of any order is suspended under regulation 27 or 28, sections 92 and 97 of the Act shall not have effect in relation to the order.

Miscellaneous and general

31. (1) The Tribunal may direct that service of any notice or other document be dispensed with, or be effected otherwise than in the manner provided by these Regulations.

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Intervener's application.

Effect of suspension of order.

Direction for dispensing with sevice.

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(2) Service of any notice or document on a party's attorney-at-law or agent shall be deemed to be service on the party, and service on an attorney-at-law acting for more than one party shall be deemed to be service on every party for whom such an attorney-at-law acts.

Extension 32. Except in the case of the time limit imposed by regulation 3(2),

of time

the time for doing any act (whether or not it has already expired) may

limits.

be extended with the leave of the Tribunal.

Failure to 33. Where any party fails to comply with any direction given in

comply

accordance with these Regulations by the Tribunal, the Tribunal may, if it

with

directions. considers that the justice of the case so requires, order that such party be debarred from taking any further part in the proceedings without leave of the Tribunal.

Inspection 34. The secretary shall cause a copy of the order to the Tribunal to

of orders by

be made available at the office for public inspection during office hours.

public.

Fees. 35. The fees specified in the Second Schedule shall be payable in

Second

respect of the matters therein mentioned.

Schedule.

Power of 36. Subject to the provisions of the Act and these Regulations, the

Tribunal to

Tribunal shall have power to regulate its own procedure.

regulate procedure.

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