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2018 (5) TMI 885 - AT - Service Tax


Issues: Condonation of delay in filing an appeal before the Tribunal.

In this case, the primary issue was the condonation of a delay of approximately 35 days in filing an appeal before the Tribunal. The appellant cited closure of business operations and lack of manpower as reasons for the delay. The appellant's counsel argued that due to the company being referred to NCLT and the appointment of an interim resolution professional, there were difficulties in paying the required pre-deposit. The Tribunal considered the submissions from both sides and noted that a similar issue involving the same appellant was already before the Tribunal in another appeal. Despite the explanation provided for the delay, the Tribunal found the reasons unconvincing. The Tribunal referred to a judgment by the Apex Court emphasizing that a non-deliberate delay should not result in a meritorious matter being dismissed.

The Tribunal decided that the delay in filing the appeal was more than 30 days and the explanation provided was deemed sketchy. Consequently, the Tribunal directed the appellant to pay a cost of ?5,000 to the Commissioner of Central Tax, Secunderabad-commissionerate within two weeks. The appellant was required to report compliance by a specified date. Upon compliance with this condition, the Tribunal allowed the application for condonation of delay and directed the registry to take the appeal on record for disposal. The decision highlighted the importance of balancing substantial justice against technical considerations and emphasized the need to avoid a pedantic approach in such matters.

 

 

 

 

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