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Facts
The Appellant’s application for pre-deposit in installments was rejected by the Tribunal and the appeal was dismissed for non-compliance. Furthermore, restoration of appeal consequent to belated pre-deposit was also dismissed. Revenue contended that Tribunal had become “functus officio” on account of dismissal of appeal and it had no power to restore the appeal, once it is dismissed. Appellant contended that they had a very good case on merits which needs to be considered while deciding restoration of appeal.
Held
Right to appeal is a statutory right and pre-deposit requirement is procedural. Therefore, delay in making pre-deposit cannot hamper the primary right of appeal.
