Was this a Judge sitting alone - you refer to a panel? Also, was it relatively straightforward or complex legally / factually?
The longest I have had to wait is 10 weeks - this was a complex HB case which had gone for over 2 full days and the Judge did a decision which incorporated a lengthy SOR. It was about an overpayment so not urgent as such. Although not satisfactory I doubt there is much you can do if it is a Judge sitting alone as they would have taken notes of evidence and the decision is theirs alone. If a panel of more than one I would say the decision would have to have been made on the day, as you say, in which case any delay is not justifiable.
Have a look at the Tribunal Procedure Rules on the Appeals Service website to see what they say (if anything) about reserved decisions. Also how urgently do you need the decision - consider making a complaint if it cannot wait.
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