2018 (7) TMI 1294 - HC - Service Tax

Restoration of petition which was dismissed for want of prosecution - Held that - On the given date the train had arrived late at Indore and therefore when the matter was called up for hearing no one gave appearance on behalf of the applicant - this is supported by the affidavit of learned counsel for the applicant. In the interest of justice prayer for restoration is allowed - petition restored.

Summary

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh allowed the restoration of W.P. No.385/2018, which was dismissed for want of prosecution. The applicant's counsel cited the late arrival of a train as the reason for non-appearance during the hearing. The court granted the restoration in the interest of justice. MCC No.1309/2018 was allowed and disposed of.