IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY: NAGPUR BENCH: NAGPUR CIVIL APPLICATION NO.4869/2008 IN F.A. ST. 10249/08 Dattu Jadhao ..vs.. State & 2 ors ================================================== CORAM:S.R. DONGAONKAR, J. DATE:11.9.2008 Heard Mr. Vora, Advocate for the applicant and Mr. Kankale, A.G.P. for respondent no.1 & 2 & Mr. Ghurde, Advocate for respondent no.3. This is an application for condonation of delay of 545days in preferring first appeal against the judgment and award of the reference court. It is contended that inadequate compensation has been awarded, even by the reference court. Learned counsel for the respondents have opposed the application that the delay is not properly explained, to which learned counsel for the applicant states that the applicant is a poor farmer and due to poverty he could not take necessary steps to prefer the appeal. It is informed that compensation awarded by the S.L.A.O. was only to the extent of Rs.38000/- and the applicant had claimed compensation before the reference court to the extent of Rs.3,96,000/-. Considering the totality of the facts and poor condition of the farmers, this application is allowed. Application stands disposed of. The appeal filed by the appellant be listed for admission on 3.10.2008. Applicant to issue notice to the respondents in anticipation. JUDGE smp