2014 (5) TMI 1055 - HC - Customs

Condonation of Delay Vide impugned order reported in 2015 (8) TMI 691 - CESTAT NEW DELHI , tribunal being dissatisfied with explanation of appellant, dismissed application for condoning delay - Aggrieved by said order appeal was filed - Appellant urged before Tribunal that he could not approach tribunal within prescribed time on account of certain family problems and financial hardships - Therefore, in view of peculiar circumstances, current Court was of opinion that delay be condoned and Tribunal to hear stay application as well as appeal in accordance with law - Impugned order set aside - Appeal allowed.

Summary

The High Court Delhi allowed the appeal against the order of the CESTAT, which rejected the Customs Appeal No.C/3330/2012-CUS(DB) due to delay. The Court condoned the delay citing family problems and financial hardships, directing the Tribunal to hear the stay application and appeal after issuing notice to the parties.