Power of appellate authority

Power of appellate authority.—

1. (1) The appellate authority may after allowing the appellant a reasonable opportunity of being heard, do all or any of the following:—
   • (a) admit, reject or return the appeal;
   • (b) confirm, modify or reverse the order appealed against;
   • (c) quash the order appealed against and direct fresh inquiry or decision;
   • (d) make such further investigation as it thinks fit and pass such order as it deems just and proper.
2. (2) The appellate authority may, pending the disposal of the appeal, make an interlocutory order as it may deem just and proper.