The present civil applications have been filed by the applicants-State for condonation of delay caused in filing the above First Appeals under Section 5 of the Limitation Act on the grounds stated in the application inter alia the procedural delay in getting necessary approval after completing the formalities under the Law Officers' Rules, which has consumed time.
Heard learned AGP Mr.Banaji as well as learned advocate Mr.K.M. Sheth for the respondents.
In view of the grounds mentioned for explaining the delay, sufficient cause can be said to have been made out for condonation of the delay. The Hon'ble Apex Court in catena of judicial pronouncement has laid down the guidelines with regard to the approach in such matters of condonation of delay including the judgments reported in (2005) 3 SCC 752, AIR 2000 SC 2306 and AIR 2009 SC (Supp.) 695, the present civil applications deserve to be allowed.
The delay is condoned. The applications stand disposed of as allowed. Rule is made absolute.
First Appeals are ordered to be posted for admission hearing on 3rd May, 2012.
(RAJESH H.SHUKLA, J.) /patil Top