Rule 4A - Powers and functions of the Registrar

Tribunal record custody and filing scrutiny u/r 4A, empowering Registrar to manage listings, service, defects, and refunds.

Rule 4A vests custody of the Tribunal's records in the Registrar/Deputy Registrar/Assistant Registrar and authorises performance of functions assigned under the rules, including weeding out old records, as directed by the President/Senior Vice-President/Vice-President of the concerned Zone or Senior Member of the Bench, thereby centralising record management and administrative control. Subject to general or special orders of the President, the Registrar is empowered to receive appeals, miscellaneous applications, stay petitions and related filings; endorse receipt dates and fees; scrutinise filings for rule compliance; require rectification of defects and, if unrectified, place the matter for Bench orders for return; check limitation and place barred matters before the Bench; serve papers on respondents and receive cross-objections; fix and manage listings, service, consolidation, out-of-turn hearing, substitution of legal representatives, record requisition and inspection; issue certified copies; ensure remand reports; process withdrawals; and refund institution fees, thereby enabling procedural processing and docket administration.