Delay of three years in approaching Court without sufficient cause not tenable: Chhattisgarh HC

Pokhraj Tarak Vs State of Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarh High Court) Chhattisgarh High Court held that delay of three years in approaching Court without explaining sufficient cause for the delay is not justifiable. Also held that mere filing of representation is not sufficient cause to explain the delay. Thus, petition dismissed. Facts- The petitioner was initially appointed to the post of ‘Rojgar Sahayak’ on a contract basis vide order dated 23.11.2009 for a period of 1 year. His services were extended from time to time up to 25.11.2017. The petitioner committed certain financial irregulariti...