HUKAM RAJ KHINVSARA versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

HUKAM RAJ KHINVSARA versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The appellant's application for execution was filed beyond the one-year limitation period prescribed by Section 21(1)(a) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, and there was no application for condonation of delay. Therefore, the Tribunal rightly held the application as barred by limitation.

Parties
Appellant: Hukam Raj Khinvsara; Respondents: Union of India and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
17 March 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Disposition by Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Execution of Tribunal Orders, Limitation, Condonation of Delay
Administrative Law Execution of Tribunal Orders Limitation Condonation of Delay

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Parties

Hukam Raj Khinvsara

Appellant

Union of India and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposition by Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the application seeking execution of the Tribunal's final order was barred by limitation under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's application for execution was filed beyond the one-year limitation period prescribed by Section 21(1)(a) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, and there was no application for condonation of delay. Therefore, the Tribunal rightly held the application as barred by limitation.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed. No costs.