-: 1 :- IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION NOTICE OF MOTION NO.1846 OF 2006 In APPEAL (LODGING) NO.373 OF 2006 In APPEAL NO. OF 2006 In L.A.R. No.32 OF 1981 The Executive Engineer, Road Development Division No.IV & Anr. : Appellants V/s. Pratapsingh Shoorji Vallabhdas & Ors. : Respondents ... Mr.P.G.Lad, Assistant Government Pleader for the appellants. None present for the respondents. ... CORAM : R.M.LODHA & S.A.BOBDE,JJ. DATE : OCTOBER 16, 2006. P.C. 1. We are informed by the Assistant Government Pleader that the respondents have been served. Nobody appears for the respondents. -: 2 :- 2. We perused the affidavits dated 13.6.2006 and 18.9.2006. Though the affidavit dated 13.6.2006 is vague and non-specific, the subsequent affidavit dated 18.9.2006 explains the delay sufficiently. 3. We are, thus, satisfied that the delay in filing the appeal is sufficiently explained. 4. We, accordingly, condone the delay in filing the appeal. 5. Office is directed to process the appeal and post it for admission. 6. Notice of Motion stands disposed of. R.M. LODHA, J. S.A. BOBDE, J.