https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462379 A delegated rule made under a general procedural power cannot impose a limitation period for presenting an application under Section 8 before the Forest Tribunal where the parent Act does not expressly authorise that restriction. Such a time-limit affects the substantive right to seek adjudication of title to immovable property and is not a mere procedural regulation. The invalid limitation clause in Rule 3 was treated as ultra vires, while the remaining part of the rule was severed and allowed to operate. The time-bar objection failed, and the application was restored for decision on evidence and merits before the Tribunal. en-us Tue, 21 Oct 1980 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:51:38 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462379 A delegated rule made under a general procedural power cannot impose a limitation period for presenting an application under Section 8 before the Forest Tribunal where the parent Act does not expressly authorise that restriction. Such a time-limit affects the substantive right to seek adjudication of title to immovable property and is not a mere procedural regulation. The invalid limitation clause in Rule 3 was treated as ultra vires, while the remaining part of the rule was severed and allowed to operate. The time-bar objection failed, and the application was restored for decision on evidence and merits before the Tribunal. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 21 Oct 1980 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462379