Pundlik Ananda Dandge v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Laghu Patbandhare Division, Jalgaon And ANR

(1) 959 CA-5244.2020.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 959 CIVIL APPLICATION NO.5244 OF 2020 IN FAST/13157/2019 PUNDLIK ANANDA DANDGE

VERSUS

THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, LAGHU PATBANDHARE DIVISION, JALGAON AND ANOTHER ...

Mr. B.K. Pawar, Advocate holding for Mr. Ajjet B. Kale, Advocate for the applicant.

Mr. A.B. Chate, A.G.P. for respondent No.1.

Mr. A.B. Dhongade, Advocate for respondent No.2. ...

CORAM :

SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE, J.

DATED :

14th June 2023.

ORDER:- 1.

Heard rival submissions.

2.

The applicant is seeking condonation of delay 1618 days, which appears to be caused due to his poor financial condition.

3.

The learned AGP as well as learned Counsel for the Acquiring Body strongly opposed the application on the ground that no reasonable cause is mentioned for condoning the said delay.

4.

However, considering the statutory right of the applicant and for the reasons stated in the application, the application is allowed and the delay of 1618 days stands condoned subject to

(2) 959 CA-5244.2020.odt condition that the applicant shall not claim any interest for the period of aforesaid delay.

5.

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

6.

The application is accordingly disposed of.

(SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE, J.) vd_dhirde