Pre-deposit non-compliance led to dismissal of the appeal for failure to follow the stay direction.

Failure to comply with the pre-deposit direction resulted in dismissal of the appeal. The appellant did not appear despite notice and produced no evidence of having deposited the amount directed within the stipulated time. The Bench noted that the stay order remained uncomplied with and that the request for extension had already expired. On that factual basis, the appeal was dismissed for non-compliance with the pre-deposit requirement.

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Issues: Whether the appeal was liable to be dismissed for failure to comply with the pre-deposit direction.

Analysis: The appellant did not appear despite notice and no evidence was produced to show compliance with the earlier direction to deposit the specified amount within the stipulated time. The report placed before the Bench indicated that the stay order had not been complied with, and the request for extension of time had long expired.

Conclusion: The appeal was dismissed for non-compliance with the pre-deposit requirement.

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