The dominant issue was whether the recall application should be...

The dominant issue was whether the recall application should be allowed on the ground that no notice was served and no effective opportunity to file a counter was granted. The tribunal held that the purpose of notice is to impart knowledge and enable contest; where a party has actual knowledge and participates through its representative, the mode of service becomes immaterial. Since the record showed repeated participation and multiple opportunities to file a counter, which were not availed until the right was closed, the plea of lack of opportunity was rejected. Consequently, the recall rejection was upheld and the appeal was dismissed. - NCLAT

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