Hayat v Pensions Regulator [2025] UKFTT 42 (GRC) (07 January 2025)
The appeal was struck out because the appellant failed to comply with a direction requiring provision of the decision under challenge, after being warned that non-compliance could result in striking out.
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- Citation
- [2025] UKFTT 42 (GRC)
- Parties
- Appellant: Khadimullah Hayat; Respondent: The Pensions Regulator
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 07 January 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Striking Out of Appeal at Preliminary Stage
- Outcome
- Appeal struck out
- Legal Topics
- Tribunal Procedure, Striking Out, Non Compliance With Directions
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Parties
Khadimullah Hayat
Appellant
The Pensions Regulator
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Striking Out of Appeal at Preliminary Stage
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appeal should be struck out for failure to comply with tribunal directions
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal was struck out because the appellant failed to comply with a direction requiring provision of the decision under challenge, after being warned that non-compliance could result in striking out.
Court Disposition
Appeal struck out
Orders
- The appeal is struck out under Rule 8(3)(a) of the Rules.
- The appellant may apply for reinstatement within 28 days under Rule 8(5) and (6).
Full Case Text
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Neutral Citation Number: [2025] UKFTT 42 (GRC) Case Reference FT/PEN/2024/0231 First-tier Tribunal General Regulatory Chamber Pensions Regulator Determined in Chambers on 6 January 2025 Decision Given On: 7 January 2025 B e f o r e : TRIBUNAL JUDGE FINDLAY ____________________ Between: KHADIMULLAH HAYAT Appellant - and - THE PENSIONS REGULATOR Respondent ____________________ ____________________ HTML VERSION OF DECISION ____________________ Crown Copyright © Decision: The appeal is struck out under Rule 8(3)(a) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 ("the Rules"). REASONS The Appellant lodged their appeal using the GRC1 form with the Tribunal on 12 June 2024. The appeal was incomplete as the Appellant did not include a copy of the decision they sought to challenge. By Directions and an email issued on 21 June 2024, the Appellant was required to provide a copy of the decision they sought to challenge within 28 days. The Appellant did not comply with that direction. On 29 July 2024 Case Management Directions were issued giving the Appellant notice that they must provide a copy of the decision they sought to challenge by no later than 12 August 2024. The Appellant has failed to comply with the direction. The proceedings are stuck out under Rule 8(3)(a) of the Rules because the Appellant has failed to comply with a direction which stated that failure to comply with the direction could lead to the striking out of the proceedings. The Appellant may apply for the proceedings to be reinstated under Rule 8(5) and (6) of the Rules. The application must be made in writing and received by the Tribunal within 28 days after the date on which this Decision is issued. Signed : J Findlay Date: 6 January 2025 BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII