Reasoned tribunal orders are essential for appellate review; an unreasoned conclusion was set aside and remanded.

A Tribunal exercising quasi-judicial power must record reasons for its conclusion, because an appellate court must be able to discern the basis of the decision. An order that contains no discussion explaining how the conclusion was reached cannot be effectively reviewed and is unsustainable. The impugned order was set aside and the matter was remanded to the Tribunal for reconsideration on its own merits with reasons.

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Issues: Whether a Tribunal order that contains no reasons for its conclusion can be sustained, and whether the matter should be remanded for fresh decision on merits with reasons.

Analysis: The order under challenge disclosed no discussion explaining how the Tribunal reached its conclusion. The Court held that when such an order is brought in appeal, the appellate court must be able to ascertain the basis of the decision. A Tribunal exercising quasi-judicial power is required to record reasons, and an order unsupported by reasons cannot be effectively reviewed.

Conclusion: The impugned order was set aside and the matter was remanded to the Tribunal for reconsideration on its own merits with reasons.

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