Aqib Ali Hussain v The Pensions Regulator [2026] UKFTT 1114 (GRC)

[2026] UKFTT 01114 (GRC)Case Reference: FT/PEN/2026/0102
First-tier Tribunal
(General Regulatory Chamber)
Date 4 August 2026
Pensions
No Oral Hearing
Before
TRIBUNAL JUDGE KIAI
Between
AQIB ALI HUSSAINAppellantTHE PENSIONS REGULATORRespondentDecision: The proceedings are struck out under Rule 8(3)(a) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal)(General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009.REASONS
[1]The Appellant lodged an appeal using the GRC1 form on 7 June 2026. The appeal was incomplete. In particular, it was not clear whether the Appellant had a right of appeal and section 10 of the GRC1 form was incomplete.[2]By directions and email issued on 9 June 2026, the Tribunal directed the Appellant to provide a dated copy of the decision they sought to challenge and a completed section 10 of the GRC1 form within 14 days. The Appellant did not comply with those directions.[3]Consequently, further case management directions were issued on 24 June 2026 requiring the Appellant to provide, by 1 July 2026, either a dated copy of the decision they sought to challenge or a completed "Pensions - right to appeal" form together with a completed section 10 of the GRC1 form. The Appellant was warned that failure to comply could result in the appeal being struck out pursuant to Rule 8(3)(a).[4]The Appellant has failed to comply with the directions dated 24 June 2026. The required information and documentation have not been provided.[5]The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 state:
"8.(3) The Tribunal may strike out the whole or a part of the proceedings if(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..."
[6]I find that the test under Rule 8(3)(a) is met. The Appellant has failed to comply with a direction which expressly stated that failure to comply could lead to the striking out of the proceedings. The Appellant was given an opportunity to remedy the defects in the appeal and was clearly warned of the consequences of non-compliance. In the circumstances, it is appropriate to exercise the Tribunal's power under Rule 8(3)(a).[7]I have considered the overriding objective in Rule 2 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 and whether it is fair and just to strike out the proceedings. I am satisfied that it is. The Appellant has been given more than one opportunity to provide information necessary for the Tribunal to determine whether it has jurisdiction to entertain the appeal and has been expressly warned of the consequences of failing to do so. No response has been received and no explanation has been provided for the failure to comply with the Tribunal's directions. In those circumstances, striking out the appeal is a proportionate course. Signed Date: Judge Kiai 4th August 2026