Order in respondent’s absence
10.—(1)  The Tribunal may proceed to determine an application and make an order in the absence of the respondent if the Tribunal is satisfied that the notice of hearing has been properly served.
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(2)  A respondent who was not present at a hearing may apply in Form 13 to set aside any order the Tribunal made in his absence within 14 days of the making of the order or such other longer period as the Tribunal may allow.
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(3)  Where an application to set aside an order is lodged, the Secretary shall —
(a)fix a time and date for the hearing of the application; and
(b)notify the applicant, respondents and all other relevant parties of the time and date of hearing so fixed.
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(4)  A copy of the application shall be attached by the Secretary to every notice under paragraph (3) other than that which was given to the respondent.
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(5)  Where the order of the Tribunal has been set aside, the Tribunal may —
(a)refer the application to a conciliation officer for mediation;
(b)hear the application; or
(c)make any direction as it thinks just.