MC 2802/2010 BEFORE HON’BLE MR S JUSTICE ANIMA HAZARIKA Heard Mr S. Dutta, learned counsel appearing for the applicant. None appeared for the respondents despite service of notice. This is an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act read with proviso t o section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 filed by the applicant/petitioner f or condoning the delay of 671 days in preferring the connected appeal. I have perused the statements made in the application. On perusal of the statements made on oath in the application, particularly, at p aragraph 4, I am satisfied that sufficient causes have been shown for condoning the delay in preferring the connected appeal. In view of the explanations so made and for the ends of justice, the delay of 67 1 days in preferring the appeal is hereby condoned. The miscellaneous application is accordingly stands allowed and disposed of.