Section 5(4)(i) in The Armed Forces Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2008
(i)If the applicant fails to rectify the defect within the time allowed under sub-rule (3), the Registrar may by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, decline to register the application and place the matter before the Bench for appropriate orders. Such matter may be dealt with and disposed by the Bench in chamber.(ii) Any applicant aggrieved by any order made by the Registrar under this rule may, within fifteen days of the making of such order, appeal against it to the Chairperson in case the matter relates to Principal Bench and to the Vice-Chairperson concerned, in the case of any other Bench and such appeal may be dealt with and disposed of in chamber by the Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson concerned or in their absence by any Member authorised by the Chairperson by special or general order, whose decision thereon shall be final.