Condonation of delay accepted where illness supported by medical certificate showed sufficient cause for late filing.

A delay of 40 days in filing the appeal was explained on the basis of the appellant's illness and supported by a medical certificate. On examination of the record, the explanation was accepted as sufficient cause, and the delay was condoned. The miscellaneous application for condonation of delay was accordingly allowed.

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Issues: Whether sufficient cause was shown to condone the delay in filing the appeal.

Analysis: The delay was stated to be 40 days and was sought to be explained on the ground of the appellant's illness, supported by a medical certificate. The record was examined with reference to the submissions of both sides and the medical certificate, and the explanation was accepted as sufficient cause for the delay.

Conclusion: The delay in filing the appeal was condoned and the miscellaneous application for condonation of delay was allowed.

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