The matter was initially listed for preliminary hearing on 24.7.2017. By the order dated 24.7.2017, the matter was adjourned on 27.7.2017. On 27.7.2017, neither the applicant nor the learned counsel for the applicant was present.  However, considering the fact that due to heavy rain in the city, it may not be possible for the learned Advocate to remain present, with a view to give him an opportunity, the matter was adjourned to 28.07.2017.  On 28.07.2017, at the request of Shri M.S.Trivedi, the matter was adjourned to 09.08.2017.  On 09.08.2017, none appeared for the applicant. Hence, the following orders was passed :

"None for the applicant.

However, with a view to give last ad final opportunity to the applicant, the matter is adjourned to 16.08.2017."

  Today, Shri H.B.Desai, learned counsel for the applicant submits that the he wants to file MA for condonation of delay. With regard to his submission, I may observe that the learned counsel for the applicant ought to have taken appropriate steps before filing of the OA itself. The matter was already adjourned for four times. It is very regretting to note that in spite of the specific observation in the order dated 09.08.2017, the learned counsel for the applicant did not choose to put forth his case. If it were to be the intention to file MA for condonation of delay, there was no impediment whatsoever to do so as on date. However, considering the submission of Shri H.B.Desai, with a view to give a last and final opportunity, the matter is adjourned to 21.8.2017.  

    It is made clear that under any circumstances, no further adjournment will be granted on next date of hearing and if the learned counsel for the applicant fails to appear and make his submission, the Tribunal will be constrained to further proceed with the matter by exercising the powers under Rule 15 (1) of CAT (Procedure) Rules, 1987.

        Call on 21.8.2017.