Section 26: Procedure of Tribunal

26. Procedure of Tribunal (1) (a) A person, in this section referred to as “the appellant”, wishing to appeal under section 23 shall within the period specified deliver to the Minister a statement, in duplicate, giving notice of his appeal and stating the grounds therefor, which shall be referred by the Minister forthwith to the Secretary of the Tribunal. [Issue 9] E2 – 14 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) As soon as may be after receipt thereof, the Secretary shall give to the appellant and the Minister at least 14 days’ notice of the date fixed for hearing the appeal. (2) At the hearing of the appeal, the parties or their duly authorised representatives shall be entitled to be present and to be heard. (3) The Tribunal shall have the powers of Commissioners conferred by sections 10 and 11 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. (4) The Tribunal may determine the appeal in the absence of the Minister or the appellant provided that due notice has been given to both parties in accordance with subsection (1). (5) Except with the consent of the Tribunal, neither the Minister nor the appellant may at the hearing rely upon any grounds other than those stated by the Minister in accordance with section 22 or by the appellant in accordance with subsection (1).