87. The Court notes that the appointment of an expert, falls squarely within the discretion of the Court. Indeed, under Rule 45(1) of the Rules, the Court may, "of its own accord, or at the request of a party, or the representatives of the Commission, where applicable, obtain any evidence which in its opinion may provide clarification of the facts of a case. The Court may, inter alia, decide to hear as a witness or an expert or in any other capacity any person whose evidence, assertions or statements it deems likely to assist it in carrying out its task''.