Condonation of inordinate delay refused where departmental restructuring did not explain missing the limitation period.

An inordinate delay of 944 days in filing the appeal was not condoned because no sufficient cause was shown. The court found that departmental restructuring and later transfer of the matter did not justify the failure to file within limitation, particularly since approval to appeal had already been obtained before the restructuring and the limitation period had expired well before the Covid-19 lockdown. The condonation petition was dismissed, and the appeal and stay application were consequently rejected.

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Outcome: The prayer for condonation of a delay of 944 days in filing the appeal was rejected, and the appeal and stay application were dismissed.

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