ORDER

1. We are passing this order in continuation to the earlier orders dated 02.02.2024, 26.02.2024, 19.04.2024, 07.08.2024, 29.11.2024, 22.01.2025 and 10.06.2025.

2. Heard the arguments of learned counsel for the appellant in this matter. He has drawn our attention to page no.22 of the paper book, wherein in para no.5, it is recorded that during 343^rd Meeting held on 11.05.2023, Advocate G. Naik appearing of the Complainant (Respondent No.3 herein) and Respondent (appellant herein) were present and sought time. Hence, the Authority granted time and posted the matter on 29.06.2023. As 29^th June was declared as a Holiday of Eid, the matter was posted on 06.07.2023, and a direction was issued to the parties. In this regard, learned counsel for the appellant submits that no such notice was issued to the appellant and in absence of the appellant, during 348^th Meeting held on 06.07.2023, a decision was taken and impugned order was passed. So, it is urged by him that impugned order should be treated to have been passed without giving an opportunity of hearing to the appellant.

3. Thereafter, learned counsel for the appellant has drawn our attention to page no.30 of the paper book, which i