111Preserving subject matter of proceedings

111 Preserving subject matter of proceedings

[Section 111 Inserted by No. 17 of 2021, s. 18, Applied:05 Nov 2021]

(1)  The Tribunal may, on the terms that appear to it to be just, make an order that may be necessary –

(a) to preserve the subject matter of proceedings; or

(b) to otherwise protect the interests of a party to proceedings –

until questions arising in the proceedings have been finally determined.

(2)  The Tribunal’s power to make an order under subsection (1) is exercisable by –

(a) the President or a Deputy President; or

(b) any other member of the Tribunal who –

(i) is a legally qualified member; and

(ii) is authorised by the President to make orders under this section.

(3)  The Tribunal may make an order under subsection (1) on the application of a party to proceedings or on its own initiative.

(4)  An order may be made under subsection (1) in proceedings whether or not a person whose interests may be affected –

(a) is a party to the proceedings; or

(b) has been given an opportunity to be heard.

(5)  An order may be made under subsection (1)  –

(a) for a specified period; or

(b) until a specified event or stage in the proceedings.

(6)  In making an order under subsection (1) , the Tribunal may provide for the revocation of the order if specified conditions are met.

(7)  The Tribunal rules may place conditions on the Tribunal’s power to make an order under subsection (1) .