Gangadhar S/O. Nagokar Mhasalkar And ORS. v. The State Of Maharashtra Through The Dist Collector At Jalna And ORS.

33 CA 255 26.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 33 CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 255 OF 2026 IN FAST/36024/2025 GANGADHAR S/O. NAGOKAR MHASALKAR AND ORS.

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE DIST COLLECTOR AT JALNA AND ORS.

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Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Bhise Vitthal Dnyanoba AGP for Respondent nos. 1 & 2 : Mr. N. D. Raje

CORAM

: SHAILESH P. BRAHME, J.

DATE : 23.02.2026 PER COURT :

The applicants seek to condone delay of 3543 days in preferring the appeal.

2.

The application is contested by the respondents. 3.

There is no reason to infer any oblique motive on the part of the applicant in preferring the appeal belatedly. The averments have gone uncontroverted. The applicants are ready to give up interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period.

4.

The delay stands condoned on condition that the applicants shall not be entitled to claim interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period. 5.

The Civil Application is disposed of.

FIRST APPEAL (STAMP) 6.

Issue notice to the respondents, returnable on 04.05.2026. 1/2

33 CA 255 26.odt 7.

Call for record and proceedings.

8.

Print is dispensed with.

9.

Endeavour shall be made to decide the matter finally. ( SHAILESH P. BRAHME, J.) mkd/- 2/2