MC 2849/2010 BEFORE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMITAVA ROY THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY (Amitava Roy,J) Heard Ms. Kanangoe, learned counsel for the applicant and Mr. N. Goswami, learne d Standing Counsel, Assam State Electricity Board (hereinafter for short referre d to as the Board). The applicant, in a bid to have the delay of 6 days in filing the accompanying w rit appeal condoned, has cited disabling illness rendering him unable to take st eps in time. The averments, pertaining to the illness have been supported by an affidavit. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties, we are not inclined to issue formal notice. This is, more particularly, as the learned Standing counsel for the Board who is present has left the matter to the discretion of this Court. Upon hearing the learned counsel for the parties and on a consideration of the a verments made in the application, we are of the view that the delay ought to be condoned in the interest of justice. Ordered accordingly. The delay of 6 days i n preferring the accompanying writ appeal is hereby condoned. The Misc. Case stands allowed. No costs.