Delay Condonation & Procedural Applications
The Armed Forces Tribunal requires Original Applications to be filed within prescribed time limits — generally one year from the date of the order being challenged. But service personnel often miss this window for understandable reasons: they were posted in remote areas, did not know about the AFT, were dealing with health issues, or simply trusted that the authorities would resolve the matter. Delay condonation applications explain to the Tribunal why the delay occurred and seek permission to have the case heard despite the lapse of time. Adv. Bansal assists in preparing these applications where the facts support it.
Who Is This For
- Personnel who missed the one-year filing window before the AFT
- Veterans who only recently discovered their entitlements were wrongly denied
- Those who delayed filing because they were pursuing administrative remedies
- Families of deceased personnel who came to know of rights after a delay
Common Situations
- Original Application filed beyond the one-year limitation period
- Delay caused by posting in remote or operational areas
- Delay because the applicant was pursuing the matter through representations
- Late discovery that the pension or entitlement was wrongly computed
- Health issues that prevented timely filing
- Other procedural applications connected to an AFT case
How We Help
- 1.Assess whether the delay can be reasonably explained to the Tribunal
- 2.Draft the delay condonation application with supporting grounds
- 3.Prepare connected procedural applications as needed
- 4.Argue the condonation application at the AFT hearing
- 5.If delay is condoned, proceed with the substantive case on merits
Documents You May Need
- Copy of the order being challenged (with date)
- Evidence explaining the delay (posting orders, medical records, correspondence)
- Representations submitted during the delay period
- Any acknowledgements or responses from authorities
- Service records and identity proof
Typical Timeline
Delay condonation applications are usually heard along with the main case or at an early stage. The Tribunal decides condonation based on the facts — if the delay is explained satisfactorily, the case proceeds to hearing on merits. The overall timeline depends on the underlying matter.
Note: Timelines are general estimates and vary based on individual circumstances, court schedules, and case complexity.
Consultation Options
- In-person meeting at the Dwarka chamber
- Phone or video call for outstation personnel
- Document review over WhatsApp or email
Next Steps
- 1Contact Adv. Bansal with the facts — when the order was passed, why the delay occurred
- 2Share the relevant documents for review
- 3Get an honest assessment of whether the delay can be condoned
- 4If the facts support it, the condonation application is prepared and filed
- 5The matter proceeds to hearing on the substantive issue