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Anyperson aggrieved by an order made by the State Commission in exercise of itspowers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of section 17 may prefer anappeal against such order to the National Commission within a period of thirtydays from the date of the order in such form and manner as may be prescribed:
Provided that the National Commission may entertainan appeal after the expiry of the said period of thirty days if it is satisfiedthat there was sufficient cause for not filing it within that period:
1 [Provided further that no appeal by a person,who is required to pay any amount in terms of an order of the State Commission,shall be entertained by the National Commission unless the appellant hasdeposited in the prescribed manner fifty per cent, of the amount or rupeesthirty-five thousand, whichever is less.]
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1.Inserted by Act 62 of 2002, section 16 (w.e.f. 15-3-2003).