Planning and Environment Court Act 2016
sec.14Orders and directions
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sec.14 Orders and directions
The P&E Court may make an order or direction about the conduct of a P&E Court proceeding. The Chief Judge may make directions of general application about the P&E Court’s procedures. See, for example, section 22 . In making an order or direction under this section, the interests of justice are paramount. An order or direction made under this section may be inconsistent with a provision of the rules. However, if there is an inconsistency between an order or direction made under this section and a provision of the rules, the order or direction prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. The P&E Court or Chief Judge may vary or revoke an order or direction made under this section. (sec.14-ssec.1) The P&E Court may make an order or direction about the conduct of a P&E Court proceeding. (sec.14-ssec.2) The Chief Judge may make directions of general application about the P&E Court’s procedures. See, for example, section 22 . (sec.14-ssec.3) In making an order or direction under this section, the interests of justice are paramount. (sec.14-ssec.4) An order or direction made under this section may be inconsistent with a provision of the rules. (sec.14-ssec.5) However, if there is an inconsistency between an order or direction made under this section and a provision of the rules, the order or direction prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. (sec.14-ssec.6) The P&E Court or Chief Judge may vary or revoke an order or direction made under this section.