The present civil application has been filed for condonation of delay of 341 days caused in filing the First Appeal on the grounds stated in the application referring to the procedural delays in getting necessary approvals.
Heard learned AGP Mr. Banaji for the applicants and learned advocate M.M. Saiyed for the opponent-original claimant.
In view of the grounds mentioned, sufficient cause can be said to have been made out, and considering the guidelines laid down by the Hon'ble Apex Court in the judgments reported in AIR 2000 SC 2306 and AIR 1996 SC 1623, the delay deserves to be condoned. Prayer in terms of para 5(a) is granted. The application stands disposed of as allowed. Rule is made absolute.
The First Appeal to be placed on board in the first week of February, 2012.
(Rajesh H. Shukla, J.) (hn) Top