Singapore legislation
Regulation 30
of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Appeals to Minister) Rules 2009
Regulation 30
Formation of Panel
Subregulation 1
If at any time after —
a reply and rejoinder is filed under Part II with respect to an appeal against an appealable decision; or
if no reply or rejoinder is filed, a notice of appeal is lodged with respect to an appeal against an appealable decision and a defence thereto is filed in accordance with Part II,the Minister considers that the appeal involves issues of such nature or complexity that it ought to be considered and determined by persons with particular technical or other specialised knowledge, he may by direction establish a Panel to provide advice to the Minister with regard to the discharge of his functions under section 55 of the Act in respect of the appeal.
Subregulation 2
Without prejudice to rule 27, once a direction is made under paragraph (1) to establish a Panel in respect of an appeal, the Minister must adjourn the appeal proceedings and fix a date for a further hearing after he receives the advice of the Panel on the appeal.
Subregulation 3
Subject to rule 31(4), a Panel established in respect of an appeal shall comprise a chairperson and 2 or more other members as the Minister may appoint from among persons with such particular technical or other specialised knowledge as the Minister considers appropriate for that appeal.
Subregulation 4
The Panel established in respect of an appeal shall dissolve immediately upon the withdrawal of the appeal or upon the Minister’s decision on that appeal.