Section 19: Master and Registrar

19. Master and Registrar (1) There shall be a Master and Registrar of the Supreme Court who shall be a barrister of not less than 5 years’ standing at the Bar. continued on page C54 – 9 C54 – 8 (1) [Issue 3] Revised Laws of Mauritius (2) The duties of the Master shall include— (a) the conduct and hearing of all formal matters relating to cases, other than criminal matters, pending before the Supreme Court including the power to hold pre-trial conferences and the power to make orders or give directions for the just, expeditious and economical disposal of proceedings; (b) the taxation of costs, the conduct and management of judicial sales, probate of wills and incidental matters connected therewith; (c) the dealing with matters of audit, inquiry and accounts; and (d) all such matters as may be referred to him by the Chief Justice, Judge or Court. [S. 19 amended by Act 15 of 2000.]