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2025 Supreme(Online)(CAT) 12417
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
Sunil Thomas, J, Braj Mohan Agrawal, ACJ
Rakhee Krishna Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
O.A
For the Appellants/Petitioners:
For the Respondents: Mr. N. Anil Kumar, SPC for R-1 to 5 & Mr. John Varghese for R-6 to 11
The tribunal upheld dismissal for default due to non-compliance by applicants in securing representation, showcasing the importance of procedural adherence.
Headnote:This judgment relates to an Original Application where the Tribunal dismissed the application for default due to the absence of applicants. Notification of alternate representation was inadequately served, resulting in failure to make necessary arrangements. The dismissal was based on procedural grounds following a lack of compliance by the applicants.
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| 1. notification inadequacy results in application dismissal. (Para 1) |
| 2. following procedural rules, the application was dismissed. (Para 2) |
Per: Justice Sunil Thomas, Judicial Member Notice of alternate arrangement to applicant nos. 2, 3 & 5, consequent to relinquishment of vakalath of them, by their earlier Counsel, has been sent. It is seen to be served on the Commissioner of Customs, Willington for being served on the applicants for making alternate arrangements. However, on perusing the website of India Post, it is seen that the said notice dated 09.09.2025 was served on the Commissioner of Customs, Willington on 11.09.2025. The report regarding the service of notice has not been sent. No alternate arrangement has been made. Applicants are not present today also.
2. Accordingly, the O.A is dismissed for default. No costs.
