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Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)

Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings

Competition Appeal Court Rules

Regulating the Functions of the Competition Appeal Court

Part 6 : Procedure on Review

24. Answer

 

(1) The Commission, Tribunal or any party wishing to oppose an application may deliver an Answer and supporting affidavit within fifteen business days after receiving the application or amended application.

 

(2) An answer must include the address at which that party will accept notices and service of all documents in the proceedings.

 

(3) An answering affidavit must contain the following information:
(a) A statement of the material facts, in chronological order, on which the opposition to the application is based. The statement of facts must be sufficiently particular to enable the applicant to reply to the document.
(b) A statement of the local issues that arise from the material facts. The statement of legal issues must be sufficiently particular to enable the applicant to reply to the document.

 

(4) If a party fails to file an Answer as provided for in this Rule, the matter may be heard in that party’s absence and an order of costs may be made.