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Code · CFR · Title 25 — Indians · Part 2 · § 2.503

§ 2.503. May an appeal be dismissed without a decision on the merits?

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Yes, the reviewing official may dismiss an appeal without a decision on the merits when:
(a)You are late in filing your appeal;
(b)You lack standing because you do not meet the requirements of § 2.200 for bringing an appeal;
(c)You have withdrawn the appeal;
(d)You have failed to pay a required appeal bond;
(e)The reviewing official lacks the authority to grant the requested relief;
(f)If you are represented and your representative does not meet the standards established in 43 CFR part 1 related to eligibility to practice before the Department, and you have failed to substitute yourself or an eligible representative after being given an opportunity to do so; or
(g)The reviewing official determines there are other circumstances that warrant a dismissal and explains those circumstances in the dismissal order.
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