Appeal

(1) An appeal against the order passed by the confirming authority shall be entertained by the appellate authority, if such appeal is filed within fifteen days of the order passed by the confirming authority: Provided that an appeal may be entertained even after the expiry of the specified period, if the appellant satisfies the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not filing the appeal within that period: Provided further that the appellant, while filing an appeal against such order, shall deposit the anticipated restoration cost as determined by the competent authority. (2) The appellate authority shall pass orders for confirming or setting aside the order passed by the confirming authority within fifteen days of filing of the appeal and it shall be final.