MC 2197/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY It appears from the office note dated 10.10.2011 that notices on respondent Nos. 1 to 4 were issued by registered post with A/D on 30.9.2011. Office note dated 7.12.2011 reveals that while respondent Nos. 1 and 4 are served, neither the A/D cards nor the unserved notices issued to the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 have retur ned. Since more than 30 days have elapsed from the date of issuance o f such notices on the respondent Nos. 2 and 3, the notices are deemed to be serv ed. None appears for the respondents and hence the present proceedin g will proceed ex parte against them. Heard Mr. Goswami, learned counsel for the applicant. The applicant by the present application is praying for condonation of delay of 24 days in preferring the appeal against the award passed by the learned Member, MACT, Sonitpur. Having heard the learned counsel for the applicant and upon perusal of the averm ents made in the application, I am of the view that the applicant was prevented by sufficient cause in not preferring the appeal in time. Hence the delay occurred in filing the appeal is condoned. Misc. case stands allowed.