Appeal dismissed for non-compliance with pre-deposit order and failure to appear at hearing.

The appeal was dismissed by the appellate tribunal for failure to comply with the pre-deposit order of Rs.50 lakhs within the specified time frame. The appellant's non-appearance at the hearing further contributed to the dismissal of the appeal.

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The appellate tribunal dismissed the appeal due to non-compliance with the pre-deposit order of Rs.50 lakhs within eight weeks as per Sections 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 and Section 83 of the Finance Act, 1994. The appellant did not appear for the hearing despite notice.

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