Cap. 452 чл. 78Further provisions with respect to the Tribunal.

(1) The Tribunal shall decide any issue referred to it within a period that does not exceed one month from the date of the referral, unless in the opinion of the Chairperson, a longer period is necessary for a valid reason which must be stated and registered in the proceedings of the Tribunal.

(2) The case for any party to a dispute may be presented by the party itself which may choose to be represented or aided by a person or persons of its trust.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act and to any rules made or deemed to be made under this article, the Tribunal shall regulate its own procedure. Whatever the procedure adopted, the Tribunal shall endeavour to ensure that justice is done according to the substantive merits of the case; and, subject to the rules of natural justice, the Tribunal shall reach its conclusions on any matter in such a manner as it deems appropriate.

(4) The Tribunal shall hold its sittings in public unless, having regard to the nature of the dispute or other matter before it, the Chairperson deems it proper to conduct the proceedings or part thereof in private.

(5) Where the members of the Tribunal are more than one and they are unable to agree as to their award, decision or advice, the matter shall be decided by the Chairperson acting with full powers of an umpire.

(6) The Minister may make rules establishing the procedure to be followed by and before the Tribunal and otherwise making such provisions with respect to such proceedings as he may deem necessary or expedient.