Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994)

Rules

Land Claims Court Rules

Part E : Cases

26. Right to Participate in Cases

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(1) A party that—
(a) has initiated a case as described in rule 23;
(b) has filed a notice of appearance in accordance with these rules;
(c) has been granted leave to intervene in a case under rule 13(2);
(d) has intervened in a case under section 29 of the Restitution of Land Rights Act;
(e) has been admitted to the case as an amicus curiae under rule 14; or
(f) has participated in arbitration proceedings which led to a determination under the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act,

is a participating party.

 

(2) Only a participating party in a case is entitled to—
(a) deliver or file documents;
(b) have documents delivered to him or her;
(c) participate in any procedures before the hearing;
(d) participate in or be represented at the hearing; and
(e) apply for leave to appeal or participate in any appeal against any order of the Court,

unless the Court orders otherwise.

 

(3) In these rules, every reference to "party" in relation to the matters contained in subrule (2) includes participating parties only, unless the context indicates otherwise.

 

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (2), any government department, government official or organ of state may file a report in any case without participating in that case.