1 pps IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION SECOND APPEAL NO. 285 OF 2002 Murlidhar D. Chumbale & Others ..Appellants versus Madhukar P. Chumbale ..Respondent Mr.K.N.Kore for the respondent CORAM : R.Y.GANOO, J. DATE : 26th JUNE, 2009. P.C: 1. Learned Advocate Mr. Kore has served upon Mr. Joshi, learned Advocate for the appellant the letter dated 9.1.2008 informing him that Madhukar P. Chumbale, sole respondent has expired on 13.9.2001. The letter also mentions the name of the heirs of said respondent deceased. Record shows that till today application for bringing heirs of respondent is not filed. This letter is 2 received by Mr. Joshi on 9.1.2008. Sufficient time has elapsed and heirs are not brought on record. Copy of letter addressed to Mr.Joshi is tendered at bar. It is taken on record. As the heirs are not brought on record within stipulated time despite knowledge of death of respondent, appeal abates. 2. Office objections recorded by office stands waived. 3. There shall be no order as to costs. 4. Certified copy expedited. (R.Y.Ganoo, J.)