Restoration of reference application granted where prior adjournment request sufficiently explained absence at hearing.

The reference application was restored to its original number because the appellant's absence on the hearing date was treated as sufficiently explained. An adjournment request had been sent before the hearing, leaving adequate time before the scheduled date, and that prior request supported restoration rather than dismissal on the basis of non-appearance.

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Issues: Whether the reference application should be restored to its original number on account of the appellant's absence on the date of hearing.

Analysis: The application for adjournment had been sent before the hearing date, leaving sufficient time between the request and the scheduled hearing. On that basis, the absence was treated as sufficiently explained.

Conclusion: The reference application was restored to its original number.

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