Examine 'Cause Of Delay' & Not 'Length Of Delay', Condone Delay If There's Sufficient Cause : Supreme Court

The case revolves around a dispute involving the withdrawal of an original application (O.A. No. 3034 of 2018) and subsequent delays in filing a fresh application (O.A. No. 2066 of 2020) before the Tribunal. Key Facts: 1. Initial Tribunal Order: - The appellant's representation was initially unattended, prompting the Tribunal to issue a direction on 08.05.2017 for the respondents to address the representation within 90 days. This directive was followed,…