{1} ca853311.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD CIVIL APPLICATION NO.8533 OF 2011 IN FIRST APPEAL ST.NO.13671 OF 2011 The State of Maharashtra, through Collector, Latur. Applicant Versus Balaji s/o Harishchandra Jadhav Respondent WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO.8535 OF 2011 IN FIRST APPEAL ST.NO.13687 OF 2011 The State of Maharashtra, through Collector, Latur. Applicant Versus Shripati s/o Nana Surwashe and another Respondents WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO.8538 OF 2011 IN FIRST APPEAL ST.NO.13693 OF 2011 The State of Maharashtra, through Collector, Latur. Applicant Versus Rukminbai w/o Arjun Pawar and another Respondents WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO.8539 OF 2011 IN FIRST APPEAL ST.NO.13697 OF 2011 The State of Maharashtra, {2} ca853311.odt through Collector, Latur. Applicant Versus Arjun s/o Gyanoba Pawar Respondent Mr. S.N.Kendre, A.G.P. for applicant. CORAM : R.M.BORDE, J. DATE : 03 rd August, 2011 PER COURT: 1 These are applications seeking condonation of delay of 3687 days occurred in presenting respective appeals. 2 The judgment and award, passed by the Reference Court, is dated 02.02.2001. The proposal was sanctioned by the Law & Judiciary Department of the State on 19.04.2001 and decision was taken to present appeals against the judgment and award of the Reference Court. Certified copy of the award was applied for only after 10 years and the appeal came to be presented in the year 2011. There is absolutely no explanation in respect of occurrence of huge delay of more than 10 years in presenting the appeals. 3 Apart from the aspect of delay, appeals presented by the State do not deserve consideration considering the judgment and award passed by the Reference Court and on consideration of merits of the matter. The Special Land Acquisition Officer offered compensation in respect of acquired lands at the rate of Rs.160/- and Rs.150/- per are, whereas, enhancement in the amount of compensation awarded by the {3} ca853311.odt Reference Court is quite meager and market price is fixed @ Rs.300/- per are. Considering the enhanced amount, directed to be paid by the Reference Court, the applications do not deserve consideration. 4 The applications are devoid of substance and stands rejected. Consequently, appeals presented need not be registered. Applicant-State shall be entitled to claim refund of court fee in accordance with Rules. Pending Civil Applications do not survive and stand disposed of. R.M.BORDE JUDGE adb/ca853311