SAT to remain closed till Apr 14 amid coronavirus pandemic

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday said it will remain closed till April 14 in view of the nationwide lockdown announced by the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Earlier, the tribunal had said it will remain closed till March 31.

"The tribunal will further remain closed from April 1, 2020, to April 14, 2020, in view of the nationwide lockdown declared by the government on March 24 to contain the spread of COVID-19," SAT said in a notification.

It further said that the tribunal will function from April 15 between 11.30 am and 3 pm, until further orders.

Besides, office of registry shall also function from April 15 between 11 am and 4 pm, it added.

The matters fixed for April 1, 2, 3 will now be listed on April 4. Similarly, matters due on April 7, 8, 9 are posted for April 5 and those listed for April 13 and 14 will now be listed on April 6, the tribunal said.

In case of urgent matters, the parties are required to contact the Registrar.

"All interim orders that are operating will remain in force till the next date of hearing," it added.