26Stay of decision

26 Stay of decision

(1)  The making of an application to the Court under section 17 relating to a decision does not –

(a) affect the operation of the decision; or

(b) prevent the taking of action to implement the decision.

(2)  Despite subsection (1) , the Court or a judge –

(a) may, by order, suspend the operation of the decision; and

(b) may order a stay of any proceeding under the decision.

(3)  The Court or judge may make the order –

(a) of the Court's or judge's own motion; or

(b) on the application of the person who made the application.