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Letter

Condonation of Delay Request

A letter requesting an authority to condone a delay in filing or submission, citing sufficient cause.

[On Applicant Letterhead]

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
The [Authorised Officer],
[Department / Authority Name], [Address].

Subject: Request for Condonation of Delay in [Filing/Submission] — [Reference No.].

Respected Sir/Madam,

I/We, [Applicant Name], [reference/registration details], respectfully submit that the [return/form/document] due on [Due Date] could not be filed within time and was ultimately submitted on [Actual Date], resulting in a delay of [Number] days.

The delay was neither wilful nor deliberate but occurred due to [Reason — e.g., ill-health / technical portal error / unavoidable circumstances], which constitutes a reasonable and sufficient cause beyond our control.

In view of the above, I/We humbly request you to kindly condone the delay and accept the filing without penal consequences. Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,
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[Applicant Name]
[Reference/Registration No.]

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  • Applicant Name
  • Recipient Authority
  • Filing & reason for delay
  • Date

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  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
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  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

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