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Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)

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The Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa Rules, 2013 as amended

13A. Determination on paper

 

(1) A member may determine a matter on paper provided there is sufficient information on the file to make a determination.

 

(2) Where a member decides to conduct a paper determination the Registrar will serve a written notice on the appellant in the Form of RAA(05) to the last confirmed contact details or on the appellant’s file. Within 30 days of receipt of such notice the appellant will have a right to submit a supplementary affidavit.

 

(3) Prior to making a final determination on paper the appellant will be afforded an opportunity to submit an affidavit explaining whether he/she objects to a determination on paper and provide reasons for such objection. In the affidavit the appellant may include additional information for a member’s consideration.

 

[Rule 13A inserted by section 13 of Notice No. 1234, GG43913, dated 20 November 2020]