ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act
126. Proceedings of the Tribunal
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
126. Proceedings of the Tribunal
(1)The Tribunal shall not be bound by the rules of evidence as set out in Evidence Act (Cap. 80).(2)The Tribunal shall, upon an appeal made to it in writing by any party or a referral made to it by the Authority on any matter relating to this Act, inquire into the matter and make an award, give directions, make orders or make decisions thereon, and every award, direction, order or decision made shall be notified by the Tribunal to the parties concerned, the Authority or any relevant committee thereof, as the case may be.(3)The Tribunal shall sit at such times and in such places as it may appoint.(4)The proceedings of the Tribunal shall be open to the public save where the Tribunal, for good cause, otherwise directs.(5)Except as expressly provided in this Act or any regulations made thereunder, the Tribunal shall regulate its proceedings as it deems fit.(6)Any person who is a party to the proceedings before the Tribunal may appear in person or be represented by an Advocate.