Appeal Dismissed For Non-Payment Of Pre-Deposit; Revenue Can't Challenge Restoration After Accepting Deposit: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the revenue authorities cannot challenge the restoration of an appeal after the pre-deposit payment has been accepted. In this case, the appellant had made the required pre-deposit payment, and the appeal was restored. However, the revenue authorities challenged this restoration. The court held that once the pre-deposit payment is accepted, the revenue authorities cannot contest the restoration of the appeal. This decision reinforces the principle that compliance with pre-deposit requirements should lead to the restoration of appeals without further challenges from the revenue authorities. It highlights the importance of adhering to procedural requirements and ensuring that appellants are not unduly burdened by additional legal hurdles after fulfilling their obligations.