2010 (9) TMI 505 - HC - Indian Laws

Condonation of delay - Notice of Motion taken out for restoration of appeal after expiry of 1276 days - Lethargy on the part of the Department results in enormous delay either in filing Notice of Motion for condonation of delay or in removing office objections - negligence on the part of the Department - Notice of Motion stands dismissed for want of sufficient cause to condone the delay

Summary

The High Court of Bombay dismissed a Notice of Motion for restoration of appeal due to a significant delay of 1276 days with no sufficient cause shown to condone the delay. The Court criticized the Department for negligence and lethargy, resulting in gross delay in filing necessary documents. The appeal papers were consigned to record with no order as to costs.