sec.200Hearing procedures

### sec.200 Hearing procedures The power under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 to make rules for Magistrates Courts includes power to make rules for appeals to Magistrates Courts under this part. The procedure for an appeal to a Magistrates Court under this Act is to be under— the rules made under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 ; or in the absence of relevant rules—the directions of the court. An appeal is to be by way of rehearing, unaffected by the valuer-general’s decision. In deciding an appeal, the court— is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must observe natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or chambers. (sec.200-ssec.1) The power under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 to make rules for Magistrates Courts includes power to make rules for appeals to Magistrates Courts under this part. (sec.200-ssec.2) The procedure for an appeal to a Magistrates Court under this Act is to be under— the rules made under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 ; or in the absence of relevant rules—the directions of the court. (sec.200-ssec.3) An appeal is to be by way of rehearing, unaffected by the valuer-general’s decision. (sec.200-ssec.4) In deciding an appeal, the court— is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must observe natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or chambers. - (a) the rules made under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 ; or - (b) in the absence of relevant rules—the directions of the court. - (a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and - (b) must observe natural justice; and - (c) may hear the appeal in court or chambers.