1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 238 of 2008 IN LPAST NO. 7057 of 2008 The State of Maharashtra & ors. ....Applicant v/s. Anita Kalu Vettar ....Respondent Shri S.K.Chinchalikar for the applicant. Shri Inamdar i/b. M.S.Karnik for the respondent. CORAM:- SWATANTER KUMAR, C.J. AND A.M.KHANWILKAR, J. DATED:- August 18, 2009. P.C. In furtherance to our Order dated 4th August, 2009, the applicant has filed additional affidavit dated 14th August, 2009 in which it has been averred that because of certain procedural delay, sanction was granted only on 12/12/2007. Thereafter, matter was pending between the parties. Later on present Appeal is filed on 13/3/2008. 2. According to Learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent, no sufficient cause has been shown to condone the delay. However, we are inclined to condone the delay as sufficient cause is shown. 2 3. Consequently, Application is allowed. Delay is condoned. However, subject to payment of cost of Rs.3000/-. Cost shall be paid by the State at first instance and then recovered from the erring Officer. 4. Application is disposed of. Appeal be listed for hearing on merits on 29th September, 2009. CHIEF JUSTICE A.M.KHANWILKAR, J