Bhika Sandu Jadhav (Died) Thr Lrs Sarubai And ORS v. The State Of Maharashtra And ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 908 CIVIL APPLICATION NO.1384 OF 2020 IN FAST/11637/2019 BHIKA SANDU JADHAV (DIED) THR LRS SARUBAI AND OTHERS

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER ...

Advocate for Applicants : Mr. A.R. Shinde and Mr. Rodge Suresh N.

AGP for Respondents - State : Mr. A. A. Jagatkar ...

CORAM : SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE, J.

DATE : 12.08.2022 PER COURT :

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The applicants are seeking condonation of delay of 1650 days in filing first appeal against award dtd.23.06.2014 in L.A.R. No. 370/2007. They claim that due to drought situation, they could not file the appeal within time, since they were facing financial crunch. 2.

The learned AGP strongly opposed the application and in the alternative submits that if the delay is condoned, the interest for the delay period and also for the period spent in late circulation, should not be allowed.

3.

In view of the same, the application stands allowed and the delay of 1650 days stands condoned subject to condition that the

applicants shall not claim any interest for the aforesaid delay and also for the period spent in late circulation of the matter. The application is accordingly disposed of.

4.

The appeal be placed for admission after removal of office objections, if any.

(SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE) JUDGE .....

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