Benami transaction - orders barred by limitation - The provision...

Benami transaction - orders barred by limitation - The provision imposes a ban upon the passing of an order beyond the period stipulated, a prohibition. It is a burden cast upon the respondent and one that the respondent must comply with, and prove that it has satisfied, within the statutory timeframe provided. In this case, it is of the view that this burden has not been discharged. In fact, the attempt to establish compliance is also lukewarm. - the prohibition imposed by the provisions of Section 26(7) will apply squarely in this case and the impugned orders cannot be said to have been passed within the period of limitation, as provided. Writ Petitions are allowed and the impugned orders quashed. - HC