Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

29.   Proceedings of Tribunal

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    (1)   The Secretary shall, within 5 business days, before a meeting of the Tribunal, serve a notice on —

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      (a)     the alien or alien investor; and

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      (b)     the Physical Planning and Development Division and the Development Control Authority.

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    (2)   A notice under subsection (1) must specify the time and place of the meeting.

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    (3)   The testimony of a witness must be taken under oath, administered by the Chairperson of the Tribunal and a witness called may be cross-examined, and be called to give evidence in defence and to reply.

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    (4)   The Tribunal may cause the evidence given before it or any part of it to be taken down in shorthand and transcribed or to be recorded electronically or by any other means.

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    (5)   The Chairperson of the Tribunal shall, within 7 business days of the completion of its proceedings, make a decision on the matter.