Mehar Singh vs. Competent Authority (Land Acquisition) OMP (M) No. 670/2026 09.10.2026 Present: Ms. Suchitra Sen, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Addl. A.G. for respondent No.1. Mr. Narender Guleria, Advocate, for respondents No. 2 and 3. OMP (M) No. 670/2026 It has been averred in the application that though the certified copy of the impugned judgment, dated 09.04.2026 was prepared on 18.04.2026 and delivered to the applicant on 05.06.2026, however due to inadvertence, the same was misplaced and could not be traced till 25.07.2026. Upon retrieval of the aforesaid certified copy, after due diligence, prompt action was taken for preparation of the appeal. Thus, it has been averred that the aforesaid delay is neither intentional nor deliberate, but has occurred due to unavoidable circumstances, which were beyond the control of the applicant. Learned counsels for the non-applicants have no objection for the instant application being allowed. Consequently, in view of the reasons stated in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, coupled with submissions made by the learned counsel for the applicant, delay in filing the main appeal is condoned. Appeal be registered. Application stands disposed of. Arb. A. No. /2026 Heard. Admit. List in due course. Learned counsel for the appellant is directed to supply copy of entire paper-book to the learned counsels for the respondents during the course of the day. (Romesh Verma) Judge 09.10.2026 (pankaj