S.254(1): Appellate Tribunal – Powers – Condonation of Delay – Co-operative society – Appeal filed after 13 years – Delay caused due to bona fide belief that rectification would be carried out by the Department, change in managing committee, dependence on accountant and Covid-related disruptions – Delay condoned and matter restored for adjudication on merits.[ S. 80P(2)(d), 143(1), 249(3)]