Singh v. NHS Executive & Ors [2001] UKEAT 709_01_0210 (2 October 2001)

Singh v. NHS Executive & Ors [2001] UKEAT 709_01_0210 (2 October 2001)

No exceptional reason was shown for the delay in lodging the Notice of Appeal. Dr Singh's absence was voluntary, and his arrangements for mail were inadequate. The merits of the underlying appeal were hopeless. Extension of time is refused and the appeal against the Registrar's Order is dismissed.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 709_01_0210
Parties
Appellant: Dr A K Singh; First Respondent: NHS Executive; Second Respondent: Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Health Authority; Third Respondent: General Medical Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Registrar’s Order / Final Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; extension of time refused.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Jurisdiction, Costs, Appeal Procedure
Employment Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Jurisdiction Costs Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Dr A K Singh

Appellant

NHS Executive

First Respondent

Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Health Authority

Second Respondent

General Medical Council

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Registrar’s Order / Final Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time to appeal should be granted
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal had jurisdiction over Lambeth Health Authority
  3. 3 Whether the appeal against Registrar's Order should be adjourned

Ratio Decidendi

No exceptional reason was shown for the delay in lodging the Notice of Appeal. Dr Singh's absence was voluntary, and his arrangements for mail were inadequate. The merits of the underlying appeal were hopeless. Extension of time is refused and the appeal against the Registrar's Order is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; extension of time refused.

Orders

  • No extension of time granted for appeal.
  • Notice of Appeal of 8 May remains defunct.