914 CA 225-2022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 914 CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 225 OF 2022 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 8075 OF 2020 MURLIDHAR BHAVANI GHULE THR P.O.A. HOLDER SANTOSH MACCHINDRA GHULE VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH COLLECTOR OSMANABAD AND OTHERS ... Mr. Madhav K. Jadhav h/f. Mr. A.S. More – Advocate for Applicant Mr. R.B. Dhaware – AGP for Respondent Nos.1 and 2, State …. CORAM : SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE, J. DATE : 4th February, 2025 PER COURT : 1. Heard rival submissions. 2. The appellants – claimants are seeking condonation of delay of 2887 days in filing First Appeal. 3. Learned Counsel for acquiring body despite appearance remained absent. The delay is inordinate but considering the statutory right of the appellants – claimants, the application stands allowed in terms of prayer clause ‘B’ subject to deposit of cost of Rs.4,000/- (rupees four thousands only) to be paid to the Registry of this Court for utilization of High Court Dispensary, Bench at Pooja Kale 1/2 2025:BHC-AUG:3137 914 CA 225-2022 Aurangabad. 4. The application is disposed of. 5. It is made clear that, the appellants/claimants shall not claim any interest and statutory benefits for the aforesaid period of delay. 6. Appeal be registered after deposit of cost and removal of office objections, if any. [ SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE ] JUDGE Pooja Kale 2/2