Section 122: Distribution of business amongst Benches and transfer of cases from one Bench to another Bench

(1) Where Benches are constituted, the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal may, from time totime, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Tribunal amongst the Benches and also provide for the matters which may be dealt with by each Bench.

(2) On the application of any of the parties and after notice to the parties, and after hearing such of them as he may desire to be heard, or on his own motion without such notice, the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal may transfer any case pending before one Bench, for disposal, to any other Bench.

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