{1} ca629611.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD CIVIL APPLICATION NO.6296 OF 2011 IN FIRST APPEAL ST.NO.11568 OF 2011 The State of Maharashtra, through the Collector, Latur. Applicant Versus Smt.Nagammabai w/o Vishvanath Bale, died through L.Rs. Respondents WITH CIVIL APPLICATION NO.6298 OF 2011 IN FIRST APPEAL ST.NO.11573 OF 2011 The State of Maharashtra, through the Collector, Latur. Applicant Versus Smt.Prayagbai w/o Annarao Chawale, Respondent Mr. S.N.Kendre, A.G.P. for applicants. CORAM : R.M.BORDE, J. DATE : 03 rd August, 2011 PER COURT: 1 These are application seeking condonation of delay of 2356 days occurred in presenting respective appeals. 2 Heard Shri S.N.Kendre, learned Assistant Government Pleader, for applicant-State. {2} ca629611.odt 3 The judgment and award in the matter under challenge was passed by the Reference Court on 16.08.2004. The Law & Judiciary Department of the State approved the proposal in respect of presentation of appeals on 01.11.2004 and directed Government Pleader’s office at Aurangabad to present appeals. The appeals were in fact presented after lapse of about 6 years and 7 days i.e. on 28.04.2011. There is absolutely no explanation in respect of occurrence of such huge delay of 2356 days. 4 Even otherwise, considering merits of the contentions raised in the appeals, appeals do not deserve any consideration. The Land Acquisition Officer offered compensation at the rate of Rs.160/- and Rs.150/- per are, respectively, whereas, the Reference Court has directed payment of compensation at the rate of Rs.375/- and Rs.350/- per are, respectively. The enhancement of compensation, directed by the Reference Court, is quite meager and thereby claimants are held entitled to receive paltry sum. 5 The applications seeking condonation of delay, presented by the State, are devoid of substance. Hence, Civil Applications stand rejected. Consequently, appeals need not be registered. The appellant- State shall be entitled to refund of court fee in accordance with Rules. Pending Civil Applications do not survive and stand disposed of. R.M.BORDE JUDGE adb/ca629611