Malaysia legislation
Section 96
Section 96
Sittings of Tribunal
(a)
the Chairman of the Tribunal;
(b)
the Deputy Chairman of the Tribunal; or
(c)
any member of the Tribunal selected by the Chairman.
(2)
The Tribunal may sit in two or more sittings on such day and at such time and place as the Chairman may determine.
(3)
If the person presiding over any proceedings in respect of a claim dies or becomes incapacitated, or is for any other reason unable to complete the hearing or dispose of the proceedings, the proceedings shall be heard afresh by another member of the
Tribunal, unless the parties agree that the proceedings be continued by another member of the Tribunal.
(4)
Where the term of appointment of any member of the
Tribunal under this section expires during the pendency of any proceedings in respect of a claim, the term of his appointment shall be deemed to be extended until the final disposal of the claim.
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Commencement of proceedings