1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR CA NO. 8188 OF 2007 IN FA ST. 8658 OF 2007 (State of Maharashtra & Anr. vs. Keshavrao Baliram Mankar) Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, appearances, Court's orders Court's or Judge's orders or directions and Registrar's orders. CORAM : B.P. DHARMADHIKARI, J. FEBRUARY 05, 2009. Heard Smt. Khade , learned AGP for the applicants/ appellants. The prayer is to condone delay of 79 days in filing First Appeal under Section 54 of Land Acquisition Act. The respondent has chosen not to appear though served. The perusal of affidavit shows that the steps to file the appeal were being taken and there are no malafides in the matter. Hence, delay is condoned. Office to register First Appeal and place it for further consideration. JUDGE *GS.