sec.194Powers of court on appeal

sec.194 Powers of court on appeal

When deciding an appeal against a decision started under section 193 , the court— has the same powers as the council in making the decision; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice. An appeal is by way of rehearing. The court may— confirm the decision appealed against; or substitute another decision for the decision appealed against; or set aside the decision appealed against and return the matter to the council with directions the court considers appropriate. s 194 amd 2025 No. 21 s 31 (sec.194-ssec.1) When deciding an appeal against a decision started under section 193 , the court— has the same powers as the council in making the decision; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice. (sec.194-ssec.2) An appeal is by way of rehearing. (sec.194-ssec.3) The court may— confirm the decision appealed against; or substitute another decision for the decision appealed against; or set aside the decision appealed against and return the matter to the council with directions the court considers appropriate.

• (a) has the same powers as the council in making the decision; and
• (b) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
• (c) must comply with natural justice.
• (a) confirm the decision appealed against; or
• (b) substitute another decision for the decision appealed against; or
• (c) set aside the decision appealed against and return the matter to the council with directions the court considers appropriate.