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Appeal Restoration Denied Due to Procedural Non-compliance The applications for restoration of two appeals were rejected by the Tribunal due to the applicant's lack of diligence in updating their address with the ...
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Appeal Restoration Denied Due to Procedural Non-compliance
The applications for restoration of two appeals were rejected by the Tribunal due to the applicant's lack of diligence in updating their address with the Registry and failure to seek legal representation promptly. The Tribunal emphasized that while the right to representation by counsel is important, it does not guarantee the right to be heard, and principles of natural justice have limits. The judgment distinguished this case from others cited by the applicant's counsel, highlighting the issue as the applicant's failure to protect their interests adequately. Consequently, the applications for restoration were denied based on procedural non-compliance and lack of diligence.
Issues: Restoration of appeal due to insufficiency of notice.
The judgment pertains to an application seeking the restoration of two appeals filed against an order-in-original dated 14th December 2007. The primary contention raised was the alleged insufficiency of notice leading to the disposal of the appeals without proper consideration. The applicant's counsel argued extensively on various grounds, emphasizing the need for a re-hearing based on precedents such as Intron Ltd v Commissioner of Central Excise and JK Synthetics Ltd v Collector of Central Excise. However, the Tribunal noted that the matter was disposed of ex parte, with notice issued, and highlighted the applicant's failure to update their address with the Registry or seek legal representation in a timely manner. The Tribunal distinguished this case from others cited by the counsel, as the issue here was not the dismissal of appeals on merit but rather the lack of diligence on the part of the applicant in protecting their interests. The judgment emphasized that the right to representation by proper counsel does not extend to the right to be heard, and principles of natural justice cannot be stretched beyond reasonable limits. Consequently, the applications for restoration were rejected based on the applicant's lack of diligence in safeguarding their interests and failure to comply with procedural requirements.
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