Collector Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji & Othrs
167 ITR 41Supreme Court of India1987#6280 most cited
What is Collector Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji & Othrs authority for?
Refusing to condone delay in filing an appeal can lead to a meritorious case being dismissed without a hearing, thereby defeating the ends of justice. The approach to explaining delay should be rational, not pedantic.
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Collector Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji · condonation of delay · delay in appeal · meritorious case · defeat of justice · explanation of delay · ITAT appeals · CIT(A) appeals · Section 5 Indian Limitation Act · appeals procedure