Singapore legislation
Regulation 22
of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Appeals to Minister) Rules 2009
Regulation 22
Case management conference
Subregulation 1
The Minister may at any time, on the request of a party or of his own initiative, give directions for a case management conference to be held before the Appeals Secretary where it appears to the Minister that any appeal proceedings would be facilitated by holding such a conference and, in particular —
to ensure the efficient conduct of the appeal proceedings;
to determine the points on which the parties have to present further arguments or which call for further evidence to be produced;
to clarify the terms of the orders sought by the parties, their arguments of fact and law and the points at issue between them;
to ensure that all agreements reached between the parties about the matters in issue and the conduct of the proceedings are recorded; or
to facilitate the settlement of the proceedings.
Subregulation 2
In holding a case management conference under paragraph (1), the Appeals Secretary shall act in accordance with such general or specific instructions as the Minister may issue with regard thereto.
Subregulation 3
Unless the Minister otherwise directs, a case management conference must be held as soon as practicable after the filing of the defence by the Authority unless a reply is filed within the time delimited by Division 3, in which case after the filing of the rejoinder.
Subregulation 4
A case management conference must be held in private unless the Minister otherwise directs.