(1) If a party requests the discontinuance of the proceeding, the Tribunal shall fix a time limit within which the other party may oppose the discontinuance. If no objection in writing is made within the time limit, the other party shall be deemed to have acquiesced in the discontinuance and the Tribunal shall issue an order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding. If any objection in writing is made within the time limit, the proceeding shall continue.

(2) The Secretary-General shall fix the time limit and issue the order referred to in

paragraph (1)

if the Tribunal has not yet been constituted or if there is a vacancy on the Tribunal.