915 CA 299-2022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 915 CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 299 OF 2022 IN FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 24856 OF 2020 DIGAMBAR RANGNATH PATIL AND OTHERS VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS ... Mr. Madhav K. Jadhav h/f. Mr. A.S. More – Advocate for Applicants Mr. D.J. Patil – 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 676 days in filing First Appeal. 3. The acquiring body despite service 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.1,000/- (rupees one thousand only) to be paid to the Registry of this Court for utilization of High Court Dispensary, Bench at Aurangabad. Pooja Kale 1/2 2025:BHC-AUG:3136 915 CA 299-2022 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