Correction of name in labour reference case

Dear respected members, My father's name in a labour reference case had been wrongly mentioned as Krishal Kaushal, whereas his name is Krishan Kaushal. I had applied to the Dy. Labour Commissioner for rectification of same. The Dy. L.C. instead of rectifying the mistake has sent me a notice, the last para of which reads as “Now,therefore, you are hereby called upon to appear before the undersigned for the purpose of condonation of delay on 06.03.2017.Claimant filed this application on 30.01.2017 while reference order has been passed on 17.09.2013.” Dear members please advise whether limitation act is applicable in such case. The case is being represented in person. Thanking you in anticipation.