MC 1183/2008 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MRS JUSTICE ANIMA HAZARIKA Heard Mr. RK Bhatra, learned counsel appearing for the applicant/petitio ner. None appeared on behalf of the respondents despite notice served through paper publication. As per direction of this Court, the applicant has filed an a ffidavit annexing therein a copy of the notice published in the local English da ily Newspaper i.e., the Assam Tribune as well as Assamese daily Newspaper i.e., Dainik Asom in its issue dated 12th March, 2011. This is an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, for condon ing the delay of 17 days in preferring the accompanying appeal. I have perused the statements made in the application. Considering the s tatement made in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the application, I am satisfied that the delay in preferring the accompanying appeal has been properly explained. In view of the statements made on oath in the application and for the en ds of justice, the delay of 17 days in preferring the appeal is hereby condoned. Miscellaneous case is accordingly allowed and disposed of.