Serial No. 04 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC (WA) No. 93 of 2024 Date of Decision: 20.03.2025 Shri Bidyut Das …. Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The Union of India represented by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India 2. The Vijaya Bank, A body corporate constituted under Banking Companies (Acquisitions and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 (Act V of 1970) having its Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001, Karnataka Now merged with the Bank of Baroda, through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya 3. The Chief Manager (HRD) Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya 4. The General Manager, Personal, Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya 5. The Deputy General Manager, Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya 2024:MLHC:688 6. The Assistant General Manager, Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya 7. The Branch Manager, Vijaya Bank, G.S. Road Branch, Jail Road Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793001 Through the Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya … Respondent(s)/Opposite Parties Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Appellant(s)/Applicant(s): Mr. S. Chakrawarty, Sr. Adv. Mr. E. Laloo, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. K. Gurung, Adv. (For R 1) vice Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI None (For R 2-7) i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: Per. H.S. Thangkhiew, Judge: (ORAL) 1. Heard Mr. S. Chakrawarty, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. E. Laloo, learned counsel for the applicants/appellants on the prayer for condonation of delay. 2024:MLHC:688 2. Mr. S. Chakrawarty, learned Senior counsel has submitted that the delay caused was due to the unavailability of the counsel who was handling the matter, due to unavoidable circumstances. He therefore, prays that the delay of 227 days be condoned. 3. It appears from the order sheet when the matter was taken up on the last date, this Court by order dated 20.02.2025 had recorded the submission of Mr. B.P. Borah, learned counsel for the respondents Nos. 2 to 7, who are the main contesting respondents that the said respondents have no objection to the condonation being allowed. However, Mr. B.P. Borah, learned counsel for the respondents Nos. 2 to 7, is not present in Court today. 4. Be that at it may, in view of the submission made on the last date, the same is taken note off. Accordingly, the delay of 227 days is condoned for the reasons stated in the Misc. application. Registry to diarize and register the appeal for admission. 5. Misc. Case stands disposed of. (B. Bhattacharjee) (H.S. Thangkhiew) JUDGE JUDGE Meghalaya 20.03.2025 “V. Lyndem PS” 2024:MLHC:688 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2025.03.20 17:19:59 IST