Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 - SECT 74

Withdrawal of proceedings

74. Withdrawal of proceedings



(1) If the Tribunal gives leave, an applicant may withdraw an application or
referral before it is determined by the Tribunal.

(2) If an applicant withdraws an application or referral-

   (a)  the applicant must notify all other parties in writing of the
        withdrawal; and

   (b)  the Tribunal may make an order that the applicant pay all, or any part
        of, the costs of the other parties to the proceeding; and

   (c)  the principal registrar may refund any application fee paid by the
        applicant; and

   (d)  the applicant cannot make a further application or request or require
        a further referral in relation to the same facts and circumstances
        without the leave of the Tribunal.

(3) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply if the principal registrar notifies the
other parties in writing on behalf of the applicant.