Powers of court on appeal

In force

(1)

In deciding an appeal, a court—

(a)

has the same powers as the decision maker; and

(b)

is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(c)

must comply with natural justice; and

(d)

may hear the appeal in court or in chambers.

(2)

An appeal is by way of rehearing.

(3)

The court may—

(a)

confirm the decision; or

(b)

set aside the decision and substitute another decision; or

(c)

set aside the decision and return the issue to the decision maker with the directions the court considers appropriate.

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