CMPMO 83 of 2008. 28.7.2008 Present: Mr. Ajay Sharma, counsel for the petitioner. Ms. Ruma Kaushik, Addl. AG, for respondents 1 and 2. The petitioner challenges the order passed by the Registrar, Cooperative Societies, refusing to restore the appeal which was dismissed in default. The basic ground which has weighed with the Registrar is that counsel Shri Ajay Sharma has not appeared in the matter and that he has been constantly absent for more than 20 occasions. Learned counsel has brought to my notice application Annexure P-3 wherein it has been stated that his absence was because of illness. He also submits that observation which has been made that he did not appear before the Registrar on more than 20 occasions is not correct, as the petitioner was always represented either by him or by another counsel. I do not see any reason to disbelieve the counsel. This petition is accordingly allowed. Orders dated 24.3.2008 and 3.3.2008 are hereby quashed and set aside. The appeal is directed to be restored to its original number and the Registrar shall proceed with the matter with due expedition. Parties shall appear before him on 27.8.2008. Pending application(s) shall stand disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. July 28, 2008 (PC). (Dev Darshan Sud), J.