Jyotika Verma v The Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors [2025] UKFTT 616 (GRC)
[1]On 1st November 2024 the Tribunal received an appeal on form GRC1, which was incomplete as it did not include a copy of appeal decision form, nor was it signed to say the details were true. The Appellant was informed of the same, but failed to provide further details.[2]As a result of the lack of a decision letter, and an appropriately signed form being supplied, Case Management Directions, were supplied on 23rd January 2025 requiring a signed form, and a copy of the decision letter; all of the same to be supplied by 6th February 2025, with a warning that the case would be struck out if there was non-compliance.[3]No reply was received to the Directions.[4]By virtue of paragraph 8(3) of The Tribunal Procedure (First Tier Tribunal)(General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009, the Tribunal may strike out a party’s case, in whole or in part, where:a. the appellant has failed to comply with a direction which stated that failure by the appellant to comply with the direction could lead to the striking out of the proceedings or part of them;b. the appellant has failed to co-operate with the Tribunal to such an extent that the Tribunal cannot deal with the proceedings fairly and justly; orc. the Tribunal considers there is no reasonable prospect of the appellant's case, or part of it, succeeding.[5]Here the Appellant has failed to co-operate with the proceedings, has failed to provide a decision to be appealed and therefore it is impossible for the case to proceed. The failure to assist with the proceedings leaves the Tribunal with no option.[6]The Appeal is struck out with immediate effect. Signed: HH Judge David Dixon Date: 28th May 2025