The rule which deemed an appellant to have received notice of the determination of his appeal two days after it was posted, irrespective of whether it in fact was received by him was ultra vires and unlawful. The effect of such a rule was draconian and could not be justified by reference to the Act under which the rules were made.
Citations:
Times 11-Nov-1999
Statutes:
Immigration Act 1971 22, Asylum Appeals (Procedure) Rules 1996 No 2070
Immigration
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85314