Condonation of delay failed where loss of papers did not explain the full period of delayed filing.

A 200-day delay in filing the appeal was not condoned because the explanation of loss of papers and late procurement of documents did not cover the entire period. Although the papers were said to have been obtained in August 2000, no satisfactory reason was given for the further delay of more than two and a half months before filing. The material placed before the Tribunal therefore did not establish sufficient cause for the whole delay, and the condonation application failed.

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Issues: Whether a delay of 200 days in filing the appeal was liable to be condoned on the ground of loss of papers and consequent late procurement of documents.

Analysis: The explanation offered covered the alleged loss of papers and the procurement of documents in August 2000, but no satisfactory explanation was given for the further delay of more than two and a half months in filing the appeal after the documents were obtained. The material placed before the Tribunal did not establish sufficient cause for the entire period of delay.

Conclusion: The delay was not condoned and the condonation application failed.

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