MC 1528/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMITAVA ROY THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE P.K. SAIKIA Amitava Roy, J Heard Mr. B.C. Das, learned Senior counsel for the applicant and Mr. H.R. Ahmed, learned counsel for Respondent Nos.4 & 5. Also heard Ms. B. Goel, learned Stat e Counsel for Respondent No.1. In compliance of the order dated 27.07.2011, notices had been issued to Responde nt Nos.2 to 5 by registered post with A/d on 04.08.2011. The A/d cards have not yet returned. The respondent Nos.4 & 5 however have entered appearance through the learned cou nsel as indicated hereinabove. Having regard to the mode of despatch of the notice as well as the address to wh ich the same had been sent, service thereof on Respondent Nos.2 & 3 is accepted. Upon hearing the learned counsel for the parties and on a consideration of the g rounds cited in the application, we are of the view that sufficient cause has be en shown to explain the delay of 25 days in preferring the appeal. The delay is condoned. The miscellaneous case stands allowed.