STATE OF KARNATAKA vs S.M. KOTRAYYA .

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal's decision to condone the delay in filing applications by respondents, who had drawn Leave Travel Concession without utilizing it. The Court clarified that under Section 21 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, the Tribunal has the authority to condone delays even if no explanation is provided, as long as the application is made within the stipulated time frame. The Court found no merit in the appellant's contention that the Tribunal lacked such power, thereby affirming the Tribunal's order.