7987. Sumit neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Exempted : free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Failed : (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful.

Promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Neglected : fail to care for properly.

Synonym of Neglected is Failed