IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA MISC.CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 9 OF 2009 IN STAMP NUMBER MAIN NO. 3716 OF 2008 THE COMMISIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE ... Applicant Versus M/S. DUNCAN INDUSTRIES ... Respondent Ms. Susan Linhares, Central Govt. Standing Counsel for the applicant. Mr. R. Srivastava, Advocate for the respondent. Coram:- P. B. MAJMUDAR & U. D. SALVI, JJ. Date:- 4th March, 2009 P.C. Heard Advocates for the parties. Rules. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the delay in filing the appeal is condoned. The Department should be more vigilant in future and see that the appeals are filed within the limitation period. The application is allowed, however, subject to payment of cost to the other side which is quantified at Rs.2,000/-. The cost to be paid within a period of two weeks from today. Application disposed of. Rule made absolute. P. B. MAJMUDAR, J. U. D. SALVI, J. ssm.