(1) The Tribunal may
by order grant an interim injunction in any proceeding if it is just and
convenient to do so.
(2) The
Tribunal’s power to make an order under subsection (1) is
exercisable by a judicial member.
(3) The Tribunal may
make the order on the application of a party or on its own initiative.
(4) An interim
injunction may be granted whether or not a person whose interests may be
affected —
(a) is a
party; or
(b) has
been given an opportunity to be heard.
(5) An interim
injunction may be granted —
(a) in
any case — for a specified period; and
(b) if
granted on the application of a party — for the period up to the
final determination of that application.
(6) In granting an
interim injunction, the Tribunal —
(a) may
require an undertaking as to costs or damages as it considers appropriate; and
(b) may
provide for the lifting of the injunction if specified conditions are met.
(7) The Tribunal may
assess any costs or damages referred to in subsection (6)(a) and any
amount so assessed is a debt recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(8) The rules may
place conditions on the Tribunal’s power to grant an interim injunction.
(9) The
Tribunal’s power under this section is in addition to, and does not
limit, any power of the Tribunal under the enabling Act to make an order in
the nature of an injunction.