A company's appeal to a tribunal was thrown out because they missed a deadline. They didn't ask for more time to file their appeal. The tribunal gave them a chance to ask for the decision to be reviewed.
Key Facts
- •Appeal by Jago Communications Ltd against The Pension Regulator.
- •Appeal was not filed on time.
- •Case Management Directions (CMDs) dated 30 July 2024 ordered appellant to provide a request for extension of time by 14 August 2024.
- •Appellant failed to comply with the CMDs.
Legal Principles
Failure to comply with Case Management Directions can lead to the appeal being struck out.
Case Management Directions (CMDs) dated 30 July 2024, paragraph 4
Tribunal has the power to strike out an appeal under rule 8(3)(a) and (b).
Tribunal Rules
Outcomes
Appeal struck out.
Appellant failed to comply with the Case Management Directions by not providing a request for an extension of time and reasons for late filing.
Parties permitted to apply for reconsideration.
Decision made in the absence of the parties.