Remand for fresh adjudication follows prior connected matter on similar facts, with hearing and fresh evidence permitted.

The impugned order was set aside and the matter remanded to the original authority for fresh adjudication because a connected matter on similar facts had already been remanded, and consistency required the same course. The original authority was directed to grant an opportunity of hearing and allow fresh evidence, if required, in accordance with law. The result is reconsideration of the dispute at the original stage rather than final determination on the existing record.

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Issues: Whether the impugned order was liable to be set aside and the matter remanded to the original authority for fresh adjudication.

Analysis: The Tribunal noted that the same issue had earlier been remanded in a connected matter involving similar facts. To maintain consistency, and in the interests of justice, it directed that the present matter also be sent back. The original authority was further directed to grant an opportunity of hearing and permit fresh evidence, if required, in accordance with law.

Conclusion: The impugned order was set aside and the matter was remanded to the original authority for reconsideration.

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