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?
1
Non-availability of the case file is considered a valid ground for condonation of inordinate delay.
2
Non-availability of the case file does not constitute a valid ground for condonation of inordinate delay.
3
Non-availability of the case file is only considered a valid ground for condonation of delay if the delay is minimal.
4
Non-availability of the case file is a valid ground for condonation of delay, subject to the discretion of the court.