2012 (11) TMI 330
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....led for condonation of delay in filing of appeal before Tribunal. 2. On perusal of application, we find that appellant in the application for condonation of delay has taken following grounds to justify the delay:- The applicant submits that the impugned order dated 09.3.2010 was received the next day i.e. on 10.3.2010. As per the normal practice all documents, mail and couriers etc....
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....bsp; The matter of order came to light only when the department initiated recovery proceedings. The copy of the order was obtained from the range office and thereafter immediately the appeal is filed. Applicant also submits that the stay order was received by the applicant and the same was handed over to Shri Saify, consultant assisting the appellant in all service tax matters, for furthe....
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....r condonation of delay. 4. After considering the submissions made by the learned departmental representative, we find that the appellant has justified the delay and we are of the view that the delay in filing of appeal needs to be condoned and we do so. Accordingly, the application for condonation of delay is allowed and registry is directed to take the stay petition and appeal on record. ....