(1.) This appeal is filed under Section 82(2) of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 (hereinafter referred to as 'ESI Act' for short) against judgment/order passed by Employees Insurance Court, Vadodara in ESI Application 2 of 1990 on 30.10.2002.
(2.) Heard learned advocate Mr. Hemant S. Shah for the appellant. Though served, nobody has remained present for the respondent. Appeal is of the year 2003 and it is listed on board from time to time, however, respondent has chosen not to remain present. Therefore, this appeal is taken up for hearing in absence of the respondent.
(3.) Brief facts of the present case are as under: