Bombay High Court
The Executive Engineer, Lift Irrigation Division, OsmanabadversusDhondiba Maruti Mane and Ors.
- Disposal
- Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute
- Bench
- S G CHAPALGAONKAR
Holding
The court held that the 289‑day delay in filing the appeal may be condoned on account of the administrative reasons explained.
Summary
The Executive Engineer, Lift Irrigation Division, Osmanabad filed an application seeking condonation of a 289‑day delay in filing an appeal. The delay was attributed to administrative reasons, which were detailed in the application. The court examined the reasons and found them satisfactory. Consequently, the court allowed the application, condoning the delay. The appeal may now be registered, subject to the removal of any office objections.
Issues considered
- Whether a delay of 289 days in filing an appeal can be condoned on account of administrative reasons?
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- appeal
- civil procedure
- administrative reasons
- high court
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:34287
983-ca-1630-2026.odt
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1630 OF 2026
IN FAST/3617/2026
The Executive Engineer, Lift Irrigation Division, Osmanabad
VERSUS
Dhondiba Maruti Mane And Ors.
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Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Dhage Hemant Uttamrao
AGP for Respondent/State : Mr. K.S. Patil
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CORAM : S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.
DATED : AUGUST 06, 2026
PER COURT :-
1. Heard learned advocates appearing for respective parties.
2. The applicant seeks to condone delay of 289 days caused
in filing appeal.
3. Perused application and reasons stated therein.
Apparently, delay is caused on account of administrative reasons
which are duly explained.
4. Considering reasons as stated in application, case is made
out to condone delay. Hence, application is allowed. Delay of 289
days caused in filing appeal stands condoned. First Appeal be
registered subject to removal of office objections, if any.
(S.G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.)
Mujaheed//
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