87-Fast-23063-23+.doc Sayali IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO.23063 OF 2023 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12963 OF 2024 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12964 OF 2024 The State of Maharashtra Thr. The Collector, Raigad … Appellants V/s. Rukmini Vitthal Keni … Respondents Mr. A. R. Patil, Additional GP for State-Appellant. Mr. Sachin Punde with Ms. Deepa Punde and Mr. Atharva, for Respondent. CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J. DATED : OCTOBER 06, 2026 P.C.: INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12963 OF 2024 1. On perusal of the reasons assigned by the applicant, it appears that the Award was passed on 07 June 2017, whereas the steps to file the Appeal were taken for the first time on 10 January 2022 with the result there is no explanation from 07 June 2017 till 10 January 2022. 1 SAYALI DEEPAK UPASANI Digitally signed by SAYALI DEEPAK UPASANI Date: 2026.10.06 15:48:54 +0530 87-Fast-23063-23+.doc 2. The Appeal is filed on 26 June 2023. Hence, delay in filing Appeal cannot be condoned. 3. The Application is therefore dismissed with the result that the Appeal and Stay Application do not survive. (AMIT BORKAR, J.) 2