1 FARAD CONTINUATION SHEET IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT NAGPUR CIVIL APPLICATION (F) NO. 2567/2009 in FIRST APPEAL (St.) No.13555/2009 (New India Assurance Co. Ltd. ..vs.. Motiram Natthuji Khadse and others) =-=-=---=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Office Notes, Office Memorandum of Coram appearances, Court's orders of directions & Registrar's orders. Court's or Judges Order =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Mr. A.J.Pophaly, Advocate for Appellant-applicant. Mr. S.V.Ingole, Advocate h/f Mr. M.A.Kadu, Advocate for the Respondent No.1. C ORAM : F. M. REIS, J. DATED : 11th JANUARY, 2010. Heard learned counsel for the appellant- applicant and respondent No.1. This is an application for condonation of delay of 68 days in filing the First Appeal. The main ground for delay is on account of administrative reasons in view of the delay in communication with the Head office. The facts stated in the said application have not been opposed by the respondent No.1, nor filed any affidavit disputing the contentions stated therein. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I 2 find that the applicant has made out a case of sufficient cause to condone the delay in filing the First Appeal. As such, the delay of 68 days in filing the First Appeal is condoned, subject to payment of cost of Rs.750/- to the respondents. Civil Applications are allowed and disposed of accordingly. JUDGE. Diwale