The present Civil Applications have been filed by the State for condonation of delay caused in filing the First Appeals on the grounds stated in the applications inter alia procedural aspect in getting necessary approval, which has resulted into delay.
Heard learned AGP Mr.P.P. Banaji for the applicants and learned counsel, Mr.K.M. Sheth for the respondents appearing for some of the claimants. Though served, none appears in Civil Application No.12608 of 2011.
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. Moreover, in view of the guidelines laid down by catena of judicial pronouncements with regard to pragmatic approach to be adopted in such matters as observed in by the Hon'ble Apex Court in the judgments reported in (2005) 3 SCC 752, AIR 2000 SC 2306 and AIR 1996 SC 1623, the present Civil Applications deserve to be allowed.
The delay is condoned. The application stands disposed of as allowed. Rule is made absolute.
First Appeals are ordered to be placed for admission hearing on 2nd February, 2012.
(RAJESH H.SHUKLA, J.) /patil Top