1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY APPELLATE SIDE CIVIL APPLICATION NO.392 OF 2007 IN LETTERS PATENT APPEAL (ST) NO.25064 OF 2007 IN WRIT PETITION NO.2437 OF 2002 Rashtriya Shikshan Sangh ..Applicant. V/s. Popat Jadhav & Ors. ..Respondents. Mr.S.S.Pakale for applicant. Mr.Machindra A. Patil for respondents. CORAM : SWATANTER KUMAR, C.J. & J.P. DEVADHAR, J. DATED : 14TH DECEMBER, 2007. P.C. : No reply to this application has been filed opposing the same. Application is supported by an affidavit. The delay is of 18 days in filing the appeal. We find that the reason stated that the concerned officer was sick which resulted in delay in filing the appeal to be bonafide. We have no reason to disbelieve the applicant. In the circumstances, we find sufficient cause has been shown for condoning the delay in filing the appeal. Application is allowed. Delay is condoned. Appeal be 2 registered. Appeal be listed for hearing on admission on 19/12/2007. CHIEF JUSTICE J.P.DEVADHAR, J.