For granting interim relief, the Hearing Officer must be satisfied that the matter is of:

Interim relief is an extraordinary remedy granted to prevent immediate and irreparable harm. For granting such relief, the Hearing Officer must be satisfied that the matter is of an urgent nature. This foundational concept ensures that interim measures are only applied when immediate action is required to prevent significant harm or preserve rights until a final decision.

• National importance, while relevant in some cases, is not the primary criterion for interim relief; urgency is paramount.
• Low financial value is irrelevant to the necessity or urgency of interim relief.
• Criminal intent is typically outside the scope of interim relief in administrative proceedings, which focus on civil or regulatory compliance.