Writ petition challenging excise appeal rejection dismissed due to delay exceeding condonable period

The High Court of Jharkhand dismissed a writ petition challenging the rejection of an appeal under section 35 of the Central Excise Act due to a 21-month delay, exceeding the condonable period. The court held the rejection lawful, noting the absence of authority to provide relief under Article 141 or Section 142 of the Constitution.

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The High Court of Jharkhand dismissed a writ petition where an appeal under section 35 of the Central Excise Act was rejected due to a delay of 21 months, which exceeded the allowable period for condonation. The court found no illegality in the rejection of the appeal and cited the lack of power to grant relief under Article 141 or Section 142 of the Constitution.

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