SCHEDULE 4Transitional and saving provisions
Transitional and saving provisions2
1
The following sub-paragraphs apply where proceedings are continued in the First-tier Tribunal by virtue of paragraph 1.
2
Where a hearing began before 1st September 2009 but was not completed by that date, the First-tier Tribunal must be comprised for the continuation of that hearing of the person or persons who began it.
3
The First-tier Tribunal may give any direction to ensure that proceedings are dealt with fairly and, in particular, may—
a
apply any provision in procedural rules which applied to the proceedings before 1st September 2009; or
b
disapply provisions of Tribunal Procedure Rules.
4
In sub-paragraph (3) “procedural rules” means provision (whether called rules or not) regulating practice or procedure before a tribunal.
5
Any direction or order given or made in proceedings which is in force immediately before 1st September 2009 remains in force on and after that date as if it were a direction or order of the First-tier Tribunal.
6
A time period which has started to run before 1st September 2009 and which has not expired shall continue to apply.
7
An order for costs may only be made if, and to the extent that, an order could have been made before 1st September 2009.