#### 163 Rules of evidence and legal formality 163 Rules of evidence and legal formality > > (1) The Commission— > > > > > (a) is not bound to act in a formal manner, and > > > > > (b) is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself on any matter in any way that it considers to be just, and > > > > > (c) is to act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case without regard to technicalities or legal forms. > > > (2) However, the rules of evidence and other formal procedures of a superior court of record apply to the Commission in Court Session. > > **s 163:** Am 2016 No 48, Sch 1 \[33\]; 2023 No 41, Sch 1.2\[27\].

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