| (1) |
The appeal committee referred to in section 24A(3) of the Act, shall be appointed within 30 days of receipt of the notice referred to in the said section. |
(2) The appeal committee—
| (a) |
shall determine the procedure for its hearings; |
| (b) |
may, if it deems necessary, call for oral evidence or argument or summon any person who— |
| (i) |
in its opinion may be able to give information concerning the subject of the appeal; or |
| (ii) |
it believes has in his or her possession or under control any document which has a bearing on the subject of the appeal, to appear before it at a time and place specified in the summons, to be asked questions or to produce any such document; and |
| (c) |
shall, if it calls for oral evidence or argument— |
| (i) |
determine the date, time and place for the appeal and shall communicate these in writing to the appellant and the Minister; and |
| (ii) |
administer an oath to or accept an affirmation from any person called as a witness at the appeal. |
| (3) |
Persons appearing before an appeal committee may be represented by a legal practitioner. |
| (4) |
The Appeal Committee may— |
| (a) |
set aside or confirm the decision of the Authority; |
| (b) |
vary the decision of the Authority; |
| (c) |
direct the Authority to reconsider any matter; or |
| (d) |
make any finding that is just and equitable in the circumstances. |
Gas Regulator Levies Act, 2002
