53-fast5969-2023.doc AGK IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION FIRST APPEAL (ST.) NO. 5969 OF 2023 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12323 OF 2024 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO.12324 OF 2024 The State of Maharashtra, through the Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) … Appellant V/s. Narayan Damu/Damodar Mhatre … Respondent Mr. A.R. Patil, Additional G.P. for the Appellant/ Applicant. CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J. DATED : SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 P.C.: Interim Application no.12323 of 2024: 1. For the reasons stated in paragraphs 3 to 5, the delay in filing the first appeal is condoned. 2. The interim application is allowed in terms of prayer clause (b). First Appeal (St.) No.5969 of 2023: 3. Admit. 4. Appellant to file paper book within one year from today. 1 ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Digitally signed by ATUL GANESH KULKARNI Date: 2026.09.22 17:23:41 +0530 53-fast5969-2023.doc Interim Application No.12324 of 2024: 5. Subject to the appellant/applicant depositing entire decretal amount along with interest with the Reference Court within eight weeks from today, there shall be interim relief in terms of prayer clause (b). 6. The interim application stands disposed off. (AMIT BORKAR, J.) 2