Opportunity of hearing in GST first appeals requires restoration where dismissal for default followed inadequate hearing intimation.

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....Dismissal of a duly constituted GST first appeal for non-prosecution, despite pre-deposit and alleged inadequate notice of hearing, should not leave the appellant remediless or compel a second appeal. Statutory procedure permits the Appellate Tribunal to dismiss an appeal for default and set aside that dismissal. High Court set aside the dismissal where there was no apparent reason for the appellant to abandon its appeal after making the pre-deposit, and remanded the matter to the Appellate Authority for fresh adjudication after due opportunity of hearing.....