MC 3617/2010 BEFORE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE I A ANSARI HON’BLE MR JUSTICE B. D. AGARWAL This Misc. application has been filed by the applicants, under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, seeking condonation of delay of 60 days in preferring appeal. Heard Mr. R. M. Choudhury, learned counsel for the applicants, and Mr. D . Das, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the opposite party Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10. Heard also Mr. V. M. Thomas, learned Standing counsel, Education D epartment, Government of Assam, appearing on behalf of opposite party Nos. 1 and 3, and Ms. R. Bora, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of respondent No. 2. Having considered the reasons assigned in this application, this Court i s satisfied that the appellants were prevented by sufficient causes from preferr ing the appeal within time and that the appeal does not suffer from any laches or negligence on the part of the appellants. In view of the above and in the interest of justice, the delay of 60 day s, in filing of the appeal, is hereby condoned. Let the writ appeal be registered and listed for order on 15.03.2011. This Misc. case accordingly stands disposed of.