Failure to comply with directions
25.—(1) If a party has not complied with a direction within the time specified in the direction the tribunal may—
(a)where the party in default is the parent, dismiss the appeal without a hearing;
(b)where the party in default is the authority, determine the appeal without a hearing; or
(c)
(i)hold a hearing (without notifying the party in default) at which the party in default is not present or represented; or
(ii)where the parties have been notified of the hearing in accordance with regulation 28(1), direct that neither the party in default nor any person whom he intends should represent him or give evidence on his behalf be entitled to attend the hearing.
(2) In this regulation “the party in default” means the party which has failed to comply with the direction.