Condonation of delay in GST appeals enabled restoration for merits adjudication despite objections over statutory authority to condone.

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....Condonation of delay in a GST appeal is discussed in the context of High Court decisions permitting consideration of a writ petition despite an objection that no statutory provision allowed condonation. The appellate order was set aside, the delayed appeal for the relevant tax period was restored, and the delay was condoned so that the appeal could be adjudicated on its merits. All substantive contentions were left open for determination in accordance with law.....