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Filing, effect and notice of reports and orders

Cap. 320, s. 17 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) Where an order is made by the Council under section 16 (2), the order shall be prefaced by a statement of its findings in relation to the facts of the case and be signed by the Chairperson of the Council so, however, that if the findings are not unanimous, dissenting opinions may be expressed in the statement. (2) The Council shall, subject to any rules made by it in that behalf, cause a copy of every report to be filed with the Registrar. (3) Every order made by the Council under section 16(2) shall, as soon as it is made, be acted upon by the Registrar and be enforceable in the same manner as a judgement or order of the Supreme Court to the like effect. (4) The file of orders made by the Council under section 16 may be inspected at the General Registry by any person, during office hours, on payment of the prescribed fee. 19

Amended by: 22 of 2014

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