Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022

Conduct of appeals

40. (1) The Minister may, for the purposes of the efficient conduct of appeals under this Part, prescribe:

(a) the form and manner in which an appeal may be made under section 39 ;

(b) the form and manner in which a person may respond to an appeal and reply to a response to an appeal, or make submissions in an appeal under section 39 ;

(c) the fees payable on the making of an appeal.

(2) The Appeals Panel may for the purposes of the efficient conduct of appeals under this Part, make rules providing for:

(a) processes for the prioritisation of categories of appeals;

(b) the form and manner in which requirements for further information may be made by the Appeal Board under section 39 ;

(c) the provision of notice to parties to the appeal of the making of an appeal and submissions in relation to that appeal;

(d) periods within which submissions must be made;

(e) the form and manner in which an appeal may be withdrawn;

(f) the joining of, or separation of, appeals.

(3) Subject to this Part, and any regulations and rules made under it, an appeal shall be conducted in such manner as the Appeal Board hearing the appeal considers appropriate.