1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY NAGPUR BENCH, NAGPUR. C.A. No.813/07 in FA St. No.1653/2007 Vidarbha Irrigation development Corpn., Vs. Mahadeo Ganba Bondade and another. Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram appearances, Court's orders or directions Court's or Judge's Orders and Registrar's orders. CORAM : A.P. LAVANDE & R.V. MORE, JJ . DATED : 08/08/2007 Affidavit filed on behalf of respondent no.2 is taken on record. The same discloses that the land in question was acquired by respondent no.2 and the entire liability to pay compensation has been taken over by the appellant – Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation. Since the acquisition for the benefit of the appellant, the appellant was necessary party in view of ratio laid down by the Apex Court inAbdul Rasak Vs. Kerala Water Authority and others (AIR 2002 SC 817). Admittedly, the appellant was not joined as party respondent in the Reference Court. Considering the facts and circumstances,, delay of 11 months and 7 days in filing the appeal is condoned. Application stands disposed of. FA St No.1143/2007 2 At the request of Mr. Palshikar, learned counsel for the appellant, the appellant is granted four weeks time to pay appropriate Court fees. JUDGE JUDGE MLA.