1991 (3) TMI 149

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....etition is directed against the order of dismissal of the application for condonation of delay by CEGAT. The appeal was filed against the order dated August 9, 1989, passed by the Collector of Customs (Prevention), Ahmedabad. The order was received by the petitioner on August 13, 1989. The appeal should have been filed on or before November 13, 1989. However, the appeal was posted on December 25, ....

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....as laid down the principles which should be borne in mind by the Court while interpreting the phrase "sufficient cause". The principles laid down by the Supreme Court are as under : "1. Ordinarily a litigant does not stand to benefit by lodging an appeal late. 2. Refusing to condone delay can result in a meritorious matter being thrown out at the very threshold and cause of justice being defeate....