MC 667/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY It appears from the office note dated 20.9.2011 that notices for service were is sued on respondent Nos. 1 to 3 by registered post with A/D on 9.9.2011. Office n ote dated 8.12.2011 reveals that while respondent Nos. 2 and 3 are served neithe r the A/D card nor the unserved notice issued to the respondent No. 1 has return ed. Since more than 30 days have elapsed from the date of issuance o f such notice on the respondent No. 1 the notice on the said respondent is deeme d to be served. None appears for the said respondents. Hence the proceeding will proceed ex part e against the respondents. Heard Mr. Keyal, learned counsel for the applicant. The applicant by the present application is praying for condonation of delay of 149 days in preferring the appeal against the award passed by the learned Tribun al. Having heard the learned counsel for the applicant and upon perusal of the averm ents made in the application seeking condonation of delay 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 preferring the appeal is condoned. Misc. case stands allowed.