MC 2376/2004 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H. BARUAH Heard Mr. S. Dutta, learned counsel appearing for the applicant. Notices on the respondent Nos.1 and 2 appears to have been served in a substitut ed manner by publishing the same in Assam Tribune dated 17.9.2010 and Dainik Aso m dated 17.9.2010. Despite service of notice in the manner as indicated, none ap pears on behalf of the respondents. Hence, the matter will proceed against the r espondents. By this application the applicant has sought for condonation of delay of 5 days in filing the connected appeal. The grounds contained in the application, having been meticulously exami ned are found to be cogent and sufficient. Accordingly, in view of the grounds c ontained in the petition, the delay of 29 days is condoned. The Misc. application stands allowed.