46. Failure by the Tribunal to observe a time limit does not cause the matter to be withdrawn from the member or invalidate a decision or order rendered or made by the member after the expiry of the time limit.
However, if a member to whom a matter is referred does not render a decision within the applicable time limit, the president may, by virtue of office or at a party’s request, remove the member from the matter.
Before taking such action, the president must take the parties’ circumstances and interests into account.