The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Sub Div. Officer, Jalgaon And ANR v. Ramesh Janardhan Patil

1012-CA-8363-20.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CIVIL APPLICATION NO.8363 OF 2020 IN FAST/22173/2020 THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITIN OFFICER, SUB DIV. OFFICER, JALGAON AND ANOTHER

VERSUS

RAMESH JANARDHAN PATIL ...

AGP for Applicants : Mr. R. B. Bagul Advocate for Respondent-claimant : Mr. A. B. Kale ...

WITH CA/8367/2020 IN FAST/22288/2020 ...

CORAM : ANIL S. KILOR, J.

DATE : 18th MARCH, 2021 PER COURT :- These applications are moved by applicant-Special Land Acquisition Officer for condonation of delay. There is delay of 628 days caused in filing appeal to challenge the Judgment and Award dated 28th March, 2018 passed by learned 3rd Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division, Jalgaon, in Land Acquisitions References No. 654 and 657 of 2009.

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Heard learned respective counsels for the parties. 3.

Learned AGP points out that sufficient cause has been shown by the applicants, thereby explaining delay caused in filing first appeals. He submits that, the delay is bonafide and is not intentional. If delay is condoned, no prejudice would be caused to other side.

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The non-applicants have not filed reply opposing the applications for condonation of delay. Learned counsel for non-applicants orally opposed the applications.

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Considering the reasons stated in the applications, I find it sufficient and justifiable reasons for delay caused in filing first appeals. 6.

The civil applications are allowed. The delay is condoned. Civil Applications are disposed of.

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Office is directed to place the matters for admission. ( ANIL S. KILOR ) JUDGE mtk