Deepak Shantilal Shah v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition challenged the dismissal of an application for condonation of delay by the DRAT. The Court held that the DRAT failed to consider the applicant's contention that their precursor decisions on jurisdiction/condonation power were required and remanded the matter.
What did the court decide?
The impugned order is set aside and the matter is remanded to the DRAT to consider all contentions, including the power to condone delay. The appellant must dispose of the matter within twelve weeks.