Condonation of delay refused where seven-month delay was unexplained and notice was sent to the correct address.

Delay in filing the appeal was not condoned because the appellant's explanation was found unsatisfactory. The delay was about seven months, and the claim that the order took time to reach the concerned officer in a large organisation was rejected since the order had been sent to the correct address provided by the appellant. On these facts, the Tribunal held that sufficient cause was not established and refused condonation.

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Issues: Whether the delay in filing the appeal should be condoned.

Analysis: The delay was about seven months. The explanation offered was that the appellant was a large organisation and the order took time to reach the concerned person. The Tribunal found that the order had been sent to the correct address communicated by the appellant and that the explanation did not satisfactorily account for the delay.

Conclusion: Condonation of delay was rejected.

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