C.M.P.1534/2023 in T.C.A.SR.140299/2019 - party names not stated in this source

1. FACTS OF THE CASE

CMP 1534/2023, concerning TCA SR 140299/2019, sought condonation of 79 days’ delay in filing the tax appeal. The source identifies the proceedings by docket but does not name the parties or an assessment year.

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2. DISCUSSION BY THE COURT

The Court heard T. N. Seetharaman for the petitioner and M. Swaminathan for the respondent, who had no objection. It accepted the reasons in the supporting affidavit as satisfactory. The factual explanation for the delay is not reproduced. The respondent’s lack of objection was also expressly considered.

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3. JUDICIAL DECISION

The 79-day delay in filing was condoned and the miscellaneous petition was allowed. The Registry was directed to number the appeal if otherwise in order.

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4. OUTCOME

The procedural delay objection identified in this application was removed; the underlying tax appeal was not decided on merits. The Registry was also directed to list the appeal for hearing after printing M. Swaminathan’s name as Senior Standing Counsel for the respondent.

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5. Expert Comments

AKHB editorial analysis, distinct from the Court’s findings.

Distinguish the stage of delay

This order concerns 79 days in filing, as expressly stated. The relief is tied to the stated delay in bringing the appeal, not an unrestricted extension for future procedural defaults.

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What remains after condonation

Numbering remains conditional on the appeal otherwise being in order. Condonation therefore does not certify that every other filing requirement is satisfied.

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Limits of the stated reasoning

The source records satisfaction with affidavit reasons for CMP 1534/2023 but does not disclose those reasons. The express absence of objection helps explain this disposal, but is not a ruling that opposition alone determines condonation.

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