S.L. 441.7 ст. 40Hearing of appeal.

(1) The hearing of the appeal shall be held within a period of not less than three (3) working days and not later than ten (10) working days from the filing of such appeal: Provided that if the Chairman of the Appeals Board decides in favour of the urgency of the matter, the Appeal Board may hear the appeal before the three (3) working days:

Provided that if the Chairman of the Appeals Board decides on the need of further documentation and evidence the Chairman may decide upon the hearing of the Appeal later than ten (10) working days.

(2) The Board shall proceed to hear and decide on the appeal on the evidence, statements and documents submitted by both parties in terms of regulations 37, 38 and 39.

(3) The Board shall, as far as practicable, decide the appeal after one sitting. If the Board decides to grant adjournments, the Board shall give the parties concerned two dates as the only two appointments for the Board to hear the appeal. These two dates shall be within a maximum period of thirty (30) working days.