79Principles governing proceedings

79 Principles governing proceedings

[Section 79 Inserted by No. 17 of 2021, s. 18, Applied:05 Nov 2021] In any proceedings, but subject to the provisions of a relevant Act –

(a) the procedure of the Tribunal is, subject to this Act, to be conducted with the minimum of formality; and

(b) the Tribunal –

(i) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(ii) may adopt, as in its discretion it considers appropriate, any findings, decision or judgment of a court or other tribunal, insofar as may be relevant to the proceedings; and

(iii) may otherwise inform itself as it considers fit; and

(c) the Tribunal must act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case and without regard to legal technicalities and forms.