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Law Of Limitation Gives No Extra Time To Govt Bodies

In AIR INDIA LTD. WELAFRE SECTION, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT Vs SUBHASH KASHINATH, the NCDRC held that law of limitation does not permit any extra time for government functionaries that must complete the administrative procedure of seeking approvals for legal matters within the limitation period, while taking a strict view of the delay of over 233 days caused by Air India in filing appeal against ex parte interlocutory orders of the State Commission, where also it had failed to make an appearance, despite being duly served.

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