THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO AND THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE R.KANTHA RAO WRIT APPEAL.No.855 of 2008 JUDGMENT (Per Justice B.Prakash Rao) Heard Sri Shiyaz Khan, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the appellants and the learned Government Pleader for Revenue, and at their request the main appeal itself is taken up for disposal. The appellants are the unsuccessful petitioners, who sought Writ of Mandamus against the orders of refusal for condoning the delay of 125 days in ﬁling the regular appeal before the appellate authority under the provisions of A.P. (Telangana Area) Abolition of Inams Act, 1955. The brief facts of the case are that the appellants claim to be the successors of inamdar, and they sought to assail the proceedings under challenge before the appellate authority, by ﬁling an appeal under Section 24 of the said Act, but however, there was a delay 125 days therefore they sought for condonation of delay, which was rejected mainly on the ground that the reasons for delay stated by the appellants are not convincing. Challenging the same, the appellants have ﬁled Writ Petition, which was dismissed mainly on the ground that the appellate authority is not made a party, hence this appeal. Having heard the counsel and also on perusal of the material, we are of the view that since the appeals under the aforesaid legislation are substantial eﬀecting substantive rights of the parties, the authorities should have a liberal approach in giving a fair and proper opportunity, especially, when substantial questions of law are involved eﬀecting the property. The rules and procedures are made to aid the parties but not to punish them nor to allow any order remain unchallenged, especially, where hierarchy authorities are provided in regard to the remedies thereunder. The endeavour always should be to see that the parties are given proper opportunity and orders are passed on merits rather than denying such approach. Further having regard to the fact that the order of refusal to grant condonation of delay is only by an appellate authority, it is not necessary that such an authority should be impleaded in the writ petition. Hence, we are not in agreement with the observations given by the learned Single Judge. The Writ Appeal is accordingly allowed. Consequently, the Writ Petition and the application seeking for condonation of delay before the Joint Collector, Nalgonda stands allowed. The Joint Collector, Nalgonda shall dispose of the appeal No.F2/1435/2004 on merits, and in accordance with law, after giving notice and opportunity to both the parties. No costs. ___________________ (B.PRAKASH RAO, J) __________________ (R.KANTHA RAO,J) Date: 8-9-2008 grk