2015 (12) TMI 650

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..... d Order on 22-1-2012 and made an attempt to communicate the same on 3-4-2012. However, due to absence of the applicant in Indore, the impugned Order sent by Registered Post by Dr. Mishra, was returned, and there was no scope for Dr. Mishra to get in touch with the applicant in filing the appeal. On going through the application and also the affidavits filed by the applicant and his advocate, Dr. K .....

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..... e. on 13-8-2014, he had submitted that the applicant was the owner-cum-driver of the vehicle, which has been confiscated under the impugned Order. He submits that the Order was passed on 18-1-2012 and communicated to their advocate on 22-1-2012; the due date for filing the appeal was 22-4-2012. The advocate, Dr. Kameswar Mishra made an attempt to communicate the Order to the applicant on 3-4-2012 .....

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..... submits that the applicant is an illiterate person and has no knowledge about prosecuting the case before this Forum; hence, the delay was unintentional and bona fide. 3. Ld. AR for the Revenue submits that more particulars would be necessary to ascertain whether the applicant was in fact, away from Indore, during the period, as claimed. 4. Heard both sides and perused the records. We find .....

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