De Cecco UK Limited v The Pensions Regulator
[2023] UKFTT 1023 (GRC)
Riverness Limited v The Pensions Regulator
25 November 2024
[2024] UKFTT 1053 (GRC)
First-tier Tribunal
A company appealed a fine from the Pensions Regulator, but the court threw out the appeal because the company didn't follow the right procedure and didn't provide requested information.
Key Facts
- •Riverness Limited appealed a penalty notice decision dated February 13, 2024.
- •The appeal was filed on March 3, 2024.
- •Directions regarding supporting documents were issued on March 6th, April 9th, and April 30th, 2024.
- •The Pensions Regulator stated no review request was made.
- •The Tribunal ordered Riverness Limited to confirm the review outcome by August 23, 2024.
- •Riverness Limited failed to comply with the Tribunal's directions.
Legal Principles
A Tribunal appeal requires a prior request for review within 28 days of the penalty, with the penalty upheld or the review request declined.
The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009
Failure to comply with Tribunal directions can lead to the appeal being struck out.
Rule 8(1) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009
Outcomes
The appeal was struck out.
The Tribunal lacked jurisdiction due to the absence of a prior review request, and due to non-compliance with Tribunal directions.