Condonation of delay failed where prior participation and lack of bona fides defeated a belated appeal challenge.

Delay of 405 days in filing the appeal was refused to be condoned because the explanation for the delay was found unacceptable and the relied-upon High Court order did not create a general right for all interested parties to file a fresh appeal. The applicant had already participated in earlier connected Tribunal proceedings, and the challenge was brought only after those matters had been heard and reserved. The Tribunal found no bona fides in attempting to revive the dispute, especially as the appellant was not shown to be adversely affected by the impugned notification. The delay was not condoned and the appeal was dismissed.

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Issues: Whether the delay of 405 days in filing the appeal should be condoned.

Analysis: The application for adjournment was declined, and the request to condone delay was examined on the available record. The explanation offered for the delay was found unacceptable, as the cited High Court order did not confer a general right on all interested parties to file a fresh appeal. The applicant had already participated in earlier connected proceedings before the Tribunal, and the challenge was brought long after those matters had been heard and reserved. The Tribunal also found no bona fides in the attempt to revive the matter, particularly when the appellant was not shown to be adversely affected by the impugned notification.

Conclusion: The delay was not condoned and the appeal was dismissed.

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