ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Commission on Administrative Justice Regulations
27. Hearing procedure
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
27. Hearing procedure
(1)Upon determination that a complaint should be addressed through a hearing, the Commission shall issue a notice to the concerned parties on the constitution of a hearing panel and require them to enter appearance.(2)The notice referred to in paragraph (1) shall be in the form to be determined by the Commission and shall include—(a)the names of the parties;(b)the date, place and time of the hearing;(c)the penalty for non-compliance;(d)the duration within which appearance is required; and(e)a notice that a party may appear in person or with an advocate, representative or intermediary.(3)An appearance before the hearing panel shall be made within fourteen days from the date of service of the notice to the parties under paragraph (2).(4)Where a party has entered appearance under to paragraph (3), the Commission shall give directions and fix a hearing date.(5)For purpose of this regulation, a letter or any other sufficient indication in writing, by a party, informing the Commission that the party shall appear on the date and place of hearing, shall be considered as notice of appearance by that party.(6)Upon fixing a hearing date, a hearing notice in form to be determined by the Commission, shall be served on all the parties.