Condonation of delay

--- Condonation of delay --- Government departments --- Scope --- Condonation of delay cannot be granted as a matter of course --- Government departments, autonomous bodies, and private organizations are not entitled to any extraordinary leniency in matters of limitation --- Their cases must be treated in the same manner as those of ordinary litigants and citizens.

--- Condonation of delay --- Sufficient cause --- Requirement --- Delay in filing an appeal can only be condoned when sufficient cause is shown and the delay is properly explained --- General, vague or stereotypical grounds such as administrative procedures, obtaining approvals, or routine departmental delays do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation of delay.