Pre-deposit compliance restored an appeal after delayed payment and acceptance of financial stringency explanation.

An appeal dismissed for non-compliance with a pre-deposit condition was restored after the appellant later made the required deposit and complied with the stay order. The Tribunal accepted financial stringency as the reason for the delay and treated the partial payment already made as evidence of an intention to pursue the appeal. On that basis, the appeal was restored to its original number.

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Issues: Whether the appeal, earlier dismissed for non-compliance with the pre-deposit requirement, should be restored on proof of subsequent deposit and compliance with the stay order.

Analysis: The appellant had deposited part of the amount directed under the stay order and later complied fully. The Tribunal accepted the explanation of financial stringency as the cause for delay and noted the intention to pursue the appeal from the part payment already made.

Conclusion: The appeal was restored to its original number.

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