MC 1436/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY It appears from the office note dated 02.11.2011 that the notices for se rvice on the respondent Nos.1 and 2 were taken by registered post with A/D on 01 .11.2011. Office note dated 05.12.2011 reveals neither the A/D cards nor the un- served notices have returned. Since notices were issued by registered post with A/D on 01.11.2011 in t he addresses given in the claim application and more than 30 days have elapsed b ut neither the A/D cards nor the un-served notices have returned, the notices on the respondent Nos.1 and 2 are deemed to be served. None appears for the respondents and hence the miscellaneous application will proceed ex-parte against them. Heard Mr. Ghosh, learned counsel for the applicant. The applicant by the present application is seeking condonation of delay of 52 days in preferring the appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation awa rded by the learned Tribunal. The reasons for delay are enumerated in the applic ation filed. The statements made in the application have not been controverted. Having regard to the averments made in the application, I am of the view that the applicant was prevented by sufficient cause in not preferring the appe al in time. Hence the delay occurred in filing the appeal is condoned. Misc. case stands allowed.