Statement of case to Supreme Court in
certain cases.
257. If, on an application
made 59[against an order
made under section 254 before the 1st day of
October, 1998,] under section 256 the Appellate
Tribunal is of the opinion that, on account of a conflict in the decisions of
High Courts in respect of any particular question of law, it is expedient that
a reference should be made direct to the Supreme Court, the Appellate Tribunal
may draw up a statement of the case and refer it through its President direct
to the Supreme Court.