Vally v Sid Forman Jewellers (NCT/263206/2023/75(1)) [2023] ZANCT 20 (3 July 2023)

Vally v Sid Forman Jewellers (NCT/263206/2023/75(1)) [2023] ZANCT 20 (3 July 2023)

The Tribunal found that the applicant attempted to file her referral within the prescribed period but failed to comply with the rules due to a defective referral. Upon being notified, she promptly completed and submitted the required forms. The delay was not excessive, and there was no evidence of wilful disregard for the Tribunal's rules. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of fairness and natural justice, noting that the applicant has a bona fide dispute with the respondent. In light of the interests of justice and the circumstances of the case, the Tribunal exercised its discretion to grant condonation for the late filing of the application for leave to refer.

Citation
[2023] ZANCT 20
Parties
Applicant: Shehnaaz Ahmed Vally; Respondent: Sid Forman Jewellers
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
3 July 2023
Case Number
NCT/263206/2023/75(1)
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Application for Condonation of Late Filing
Outcome
Condonation for the late filing of the application for leave to refer is granted.
Judges
Selwyn Hockey
Legal Topics
Condonation, Late Filing, Consumer Protection Act, Tribunal Rules
Civil Procedure Condonation Late Filing Consumer Protection Act Tribunal Rules

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Parties

Shehnaaz Ahmed Vally

Applicant

Sid Forman Jewellers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Application for Condonation of Late Filing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for condonation of the late filing of her application for leave to refer the dispute to the Tribunal.
  2. 2 Whether the interests of justice require that condonation be granted.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the applicant attempted to file her referral within the prescribed period but failed to comply with the rules due to a defective referral. Upon being notified, she promptly completed and submitted the required forms. The delay was not excessive, and there was no evidence of wilful disregard for the Tribunal's rules. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of fairness and natural justice, noting that the applicant has a bona fide dispute with the respondent. In light of the interests of justice and the circumstances of the case, the Tribunal exercised its discretion to grant condonation for the late filing of the application for leave to refer.

Court Disposition

Condonation for the late filing of the application for leave to refer is granted.

Orders

  • The application to condone the late filing of the application for leave to refer is granted.
  • There is no order as to costs.