HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC (FA) No. 1 of 2026 Date of order: 20.04.2026 Shimtilin Kharkrang ...Applicant - versus - 1. The Union of India, represented by the Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. 2. The Defence Estate Officer, Silpukhri, Guwahati, Assam. ...Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Applicant : Dr N. Mozika, DSGI with Ms K. Gurung, Adv. For the Respondent : Mr S. Chanda, Adv. Vice Mr K. Paul, Sr Adv. Heard learned counsel for the applicant. 2. By this application, the applicant seeks condonation of delay of 87 days caused in filing the aforesaid appeal. 3. For the reasons set out in the application, we find that the applicant/appellant has disclosed sufficient cause warranting Serial No. 4 Daily List 2026:MLHC:359-DB condonation of delay of 87 days caused in filing the aforesaid appeal. 4. Even otherwise, Dr N. Mozika, learned DSGI, fairly does not oppose the condonation of delay of 87 days. 5. The Application is allowed and accordingly disposed of. (W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere) Judge Chief Justice 2026:MLHC:359-DB Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.04.20 14:55:52 IST