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Cite as: [2025] UKFTT 742 (GRC)

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Neutral Citation Number: [2025] UKFTT 742 (GRC)
Case Reference: FT/PEN/2025/0053

First-tier Tribunal
General Regulatory Chamber
Pensions

Heard: on the papers in Chambers
Heard on: 18 June 2025
Decision Given On: 20 June 2025

B e f o r e :

TRIBUNAL JUDGE HAZEL OLIVER
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Between:
TOTAL AUTOMOTIVES BREDON LTD
Appellant
- and -

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Respondent

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HTML VERSION OF DECISION
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    Decision:

    1. The proceedings are struck out under Rule 8(3)(a) for failure to comply with a direction which stated that failure to comply could lead to the striking out of the proceedings.

    REASONS
  1. The Appellant lodged an appeal on 15 January 2025 indicating they wished to challenge a decision of the Respondent to impose a financial penalty.
  2. The Tribunal sent an email to the Appellant dated 25 February 2025 informing them that the appeal failed to meet the requirements of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 ("the Rules"). The email explained that Rule 22(3) of the Rules provides that the Appellant must provide with the notice of appeal a copy of any written record of an appealable decision, that the appellant has or can reasonably obtain.
  3. The Appellant failed to provide a copy of the decision against which they wish to appeal or otherwise respond to this email.
  4. On 15 April 2025, Senior Legal Officer Collins directed the Appellant to provide a copy of the decision they are seeking to challenge, by no later than 29 April 2025.
  5. The directions stated, "The Appellant is asked to note that failure to comply with the direction above could lead to the Tribunal striking out this appeal for failure to comply pursuant to Rule 8(3)(a) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 without further direction."

  6. The Appellant has not responded to this direction.
  7. Under Rule 8(3)(a), the Tribunal may strike out the proceedings if "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". The Rules do not require the Appellant to be given a further opportunity to make representations before the proceedings are struck out.
  8. The Appellant failed to comply with this direction, having been warned that this could lead to the proceedings being struck out. The Appellant has not contacted the Tribunal to explain their position or ask for additional time to comply. In all the circumstances, it is appropriate to strike out the proceedings under Rule 8(3)(a).
  9. Signed: Judge Hazel Oliver

    Date: 18 June 2025

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