Tribunal allows appeal delay due to backlog, prioritizes public interest.

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, New Delhi granted condonation of a 71-day delay in filing an appeal due to a high volume of Orders-in-Appeal. The Tribunal considered public interest and scheduled the appeal for a regular hearing on 3-5-2005.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, New Delhi condoned a delay of 71 days in filing an appeal due to a large number of Orders-in-Appeal received from the Commissioner (Appeals) in a short period. The Tribunal considered public interest and granted the condonation of delay. The appeal was posted for regular hearing on 3-5-2005. (2005 (2) TMI 374 - CESTAT, New Delhi)

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