National Insurance Company Limited v. Dinesh Ch. Ray and 3 Ors

ORDER Date : 05-08-2024 Heard Mr. J. Kotoki, learned counsel for the applicant. I have also heard Page No.# 3/3 Mr. P. Hazarika, learned counsel for the respondent nos. 1 and 2. This is an application under section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 read with section 173 of the MV Act praying for condonation of delay of 68 days in filing the connected appeal against the judgment and order dated 25.05.2023 passed by the learned MACT, Goalpara in MAC case no. 444/2019. The ground for not filing the connected appeal within the stipulated time has been explained in para 3 and 4 of the application. Upon consideration, I am satisfied that the applicant has shown sufficient cause for not filing the connected appeal within the stipulated time. Moreover, the learned counsel for the respondent has no objection if the delay of 68 days is condoned. In view of the above, the delay of 68 days in filing the connected appeal is hereby condoned. With the above, this I.A stands disposed of. The Registry to register the connected appeal and list it on a date to be fixed by the Registry.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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