According to the ruling in Collector and Authorised Chief Settlement Commissioner v. Darshan Singh and others (AIR 1999), what stance did the court take regarding the non-availability of the case file to the State counsel or Panel lawyer?

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ObjectiveMcq · Accepted Answer

Non-availability of the case file does not constitute a valid ground for condonation of inordinate delay.

ObjectiveMcq · Answer

Non-availability of the case file is considered a valid ground for condonation of inordinate delay.

ObjectiveMcq · Answer

Non-availability of the case file is only considered a valid ground for condonation of delay if the delay is minimal.

ObjectiveMcq · Answer

Non-availability of the case file is a valid ground for condonation of delay, subject to the discretion of the court.