MC 2719/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY It appears from the office note dated 19.10.2011 that notices for servic e on the respondent Nos.1 to 4 were issued by registered post with A/D on 12.10. 2011. Office note dated 08.12.2011 further reveals that while the respondent No. 1 has been served, neither the A/D cards nor the un-served notices in respect of the respondent Nos.2 to 4 have returned. Since more than 30 days have elapsed from the date of issuance of such n otices on the respondent Nos.2 to 4, the notices are deemed to be served on them . None appears for the respondent Nos.2 to 4. Hence the proceeding will pr oceed ex-parte against them. Heard Mr. Goswami, learned counsel for the applicant and Mr. P. Das, lea rned counsel appearing for the respondent No.1. Having heard the learned counsel for the appearing parties and upon peru sal of the averments made in the application seeking condonation of delay, I am of the view that the applicant was prevented by sufficient cause in not filing t he appeal in time. Hence the delay of 12 days occurred in filing the appeal is condoned. Misc. case stands allowed.