Suresh Chand vs DELHI POLICE on 28 October 2026

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH 61/35, COPERNICUS MARG,NEW DELHI-110001 Order Sheet Item no.: 47 M.A./4479/2026 (DELHI) [ CONDONATION OF DELAY ] In Diary No.: 10099/2026 DEPARTMENTAL ENQUIRY Court No.: 2 No of Adjournment: 1 Order Dated: 28/10/2026 SURESH CHAND Vs DELHI POLICE

For Applicant(s) Advocate : Mr. Anil Singal For Respondent(s) Advocate : Mr. Sanjay Kumar Order of The Tribunal M.A./4479/2026 in Diary no/10099/2026(O.A.) By way of the present M.A., the applicant seeks condonation of delay in filing of the accompanying O.A. under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

2. Despite opportunities, the respondents have chosen not to file reply to M.A., but of course, they have filed reply to the O.A., where notices are yet to be ordered.

3. It is the case of the applicant that in the accompanying O.A., the applicant has challenged an order dated 29.03.2025, received after 17.04.2025. Thus, limitation of one year for filing of the relevant O.A. expired on 17.04.2026 and the O.A. has been filed on 25.08.2026 and thus, there has been delay of 130 days in filing of the O.A. It is further averred by the applicant that the applicant was suffering from domestic hardships and in such circumstances, he was mentally upset and could not approach his counsel and could not take necessary steps in approaching the Court within the statutory period of limitation.

4. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the delay is on account of bona fide hardships of the applicant and not deliberate and/or intentional. He further adds that applicant has also not got any undue benefit on account of such delay.

5. Despite opportunities, no reply has been filed.

6. As evident from the counter reply, we do not find any objection to the request of the applicant for condonation of delay.

7. In the facts and circumstances, M.A./4479/2026 is allowed and disposed of. Diary no/10099/2026(O.A.) Issue notice to the respondents. Mr. Sanjay Kumar, learned counsel, who appears on behalf of the respondents on advance service, accepts notice. He submits that he has already filed the counter reply and the same may be taken on record. Request is acceded to.

2. Applicant may file rejoinder, if any, within four weeks.

3. Registry is directed to assign appropriate number to the O.A.

4. List the matter for final hearing on 06.03.2027.

Sanjeeva Kumar Member (A) R. N. Singh Member (J) Dhruv Mehra ( steno 'd' )