Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006)RulesRules for Conducting Tribunal Proceedings25. Late Filing, Extension and Reduction of Time |
| 1. | A Party to the proceedings may apply to a Tribunal to condone late filing of a document, or to request an extension of time to file such a document, by filing a request with the Tribunal. |
| 2. | The request referred to in sub-rule 25(1) above must also be served on any other Party to Tribunal proceedings to afford the other Party an opportunity to consent or object to such a request. |
| 3. | The Tribunal shall consider the application and make a determination, taking into account: |
| (a) | the degree of lateness; |
| (b) | the reasons for delay; |
| (c) | whether granting condonation is in the interest of justice; and |
| (d) | whether the late filing will not unduly prejudice the other party to the proceedings or otherwise prejudice the public interest. |