IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MOHAMMED NIAS C.P., J
JEMIN JOSE – Appellant
Versus
ANEESH – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to tribunal's order on delay management. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court confirms tribunal's ruling on lack of sufficient cause. (Para 4 , 5) |
JUDGMENT
The petitioner challenges Ext.P6 order passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Kozhikode, in I.A. Nos. 1 and 2 of
2023 in O.P.(MV) No.504 of 2014.
2. Through the said order, the application preferred by the petitioner to condone a delay of 2324 days in filing an application to set aside the exparte award was rejected. The Tribunal found that there was no case for the petitioner therein, that he did not receive the notice of the case from the Tribunal and that for the alleged plea of illness, no documents were produced. The award was passed as early as 24.10.2016, and consequently, the revenue recovery proceedings were also initiated. The Tribunal found that no sufficient reason was stated for the condonation of delay, and finding that there was no merit in the applications, rejected the same.
3. This Court, upon admission of the writ petition on
19.12.2024, granted a stay on condition that the petitioner deposit an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) before the Tribunal on or before 10.01.2025. The peti
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