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Question

When a party to dispute under the Industrial Disputes Act is prevented from appearing at the hearing, due to sufficient cause and is faced with exparte award, the Industrial Tribunal has :

A no power to set aside the exparte award.
B only duty to set aside the exparte award.
C both power and duty to set aside the exparte award which is based on the rule of statutory construction.
D express provision in the Act or rules giving the tribunal the jurisdiction to set aside the award

Answer & Explanation

Answer:both power and duty to set aside the exparte award which is based on the rule of statutory construction.

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