Statistics Act, 1999
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Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008)Chapter 8 : Regulatory Agencies and Administration of ActPart C : Takeover Regulation Panel196. Establishment of Takeover Regulation Panel |
(1) | The Takeover Regulation Panel is hereby established as a juristic person, to function as an organ of state within the public administration, but as an institution outside the public service. |
(2) | The Panel— |
(a) | has jurisdiction throughout the Republic; |
(b) | is independent, and subject only to— |
(i) | the Constitution and the law; and |
(c) | must be impartial and perform its functions without fear, favour, or prejudice; and |
(d) | must exercise the functions assigned to it in terms of this Act or any other law, or by the Minister, in— |
(i) | the most cost-efficient and effective manner; and |
(ii) | in accordance with the values and principles mentioned in section 195 of the Constitution. |
(3) | Each organ of state must assist the Panel to maintain its independence and impartiality, and to exercise its authority and perform its functions effectively. |
(4) | In carrying out its functions, the Panel may— |
(a) | have regard to international developments in the field of company law; or |
(b) | consult any person, organisation or institution with regard to any matter. |