1 appa671.11.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY NAGPUR BENCH, NAGPUR Criminal Application (APPA) No. 671/2011 The State of Maharashtra thr. The RFO, Nagzira Sanctuary, Tq. Sakoli, Dist. Bhandar ..vs.. Tekchand Vithoba Sayam and ors. Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Appearances, Courts orders or directions Court’s or Judge’s orders and Registrar’s orders. Mr. D. M. Kale, A.P.P. for applicant. Mr. S. M . Patrikar, Advocate for applicant nos. 1 to 4. CORAM : M.N. GILANI, J. DATED : DECEMBER 19, 2011. 1. Heard both the sides. 2. For the reasons stated in the application, delay is condoned. 3. It seems that there is a gross negligence on the part of officers of applicant-department in taking steps for filing the appeal within time. The Forest Department (Wildlife) shall undertake an enquiry as to why delay was caused and if it is found that the delay was caused deliberately, responsibility be fixed on the erring officials. The application stands disposed of accordingly. List the Appeal for admission. JUDGE kahale