(1) The applicant in a proceeding may withdraw the proceeding or a part of the proceeding.
(2) Unless otherwise provided by the rules, an applicant may do so only with the leave of the Tribunal.
(3) The Tribunal may make any orders it considers appropriate after receiving an application for leave to withdraw a proceeding.
(4) If a proceeding or a part of a proceeding is withdrawn under this section, another proceeding of the same kind in relation to the same matter cannot be commenced without the leave of the President.